ACUTE TOXICITY OF COPPER, ZINC AND MERCURY ON INTERTIDAL GASTROPODS OF MUMBAI COAST


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Authors

  • A. K. Jaiswar The Institute of Science, 15 Madam Cama Road, Mumbai- 400 032.
  • B. G. Kulkarni The Institute of Science, 15 Madam Cama Road, Mumbai- 400 032.
  • M. K. Thakur The Institute of Science, 15 Madam Cama Road, Mumbai- 400 032.

Abstract

The acute toxicity test conducted by static bioassay techniques have
revealed that among selected heavy metals, copper is more toxic than zinc
and mercury to Planaxis sulcatus and Trochus radiatus. The natural
availability of heavy metals in the surrounding environment of these
organisms is found to be deciding factor for their toxicity. Natural habitat
of the animal also contributes to the sensitivity of a particular animal to the
heavy metals tested. In addition the tendency of the animal to overcome the
adverse conditions in their surrounding also plays a significant role in toxicity
of pollutants.
Keywords: Intertidal, Nerita oryzarum, Planaxis sulcatus, Trochus radiatus,
Copper, Zinc, Mercury

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17-03-2016

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01-12-2015

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Jaiswar, A. K., Kulkarni, B. G., & Thakur, M. K. (2015). ACUTE TOXICITY OF COPPER, ZINC AND MERCURY ON INTERTIDAL GASTROPODS OF MUMBAI COAST. Journal of Indian Fisheries Association, 31. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JIFA/article/view/56838