| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4421057 | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Total aluminium and iron were determined in biota of different trophic levels in Lake Loskop. ⺠Highest concentrations of Al and Fe measured in filamentous algae Spirogyra fluviatilis and S. adanata. ⺠Yellow body fat of Oreochromis mossambicus may be related to the feeding habits of this species. ⺠Intake of phytobenthos by O. mossambicus played a role in the bioaccumulation of Al in the food chain. ⺠Intake of phytobenthos by O. mossambicus contributed to development of pansteatitis in predators.
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Authors
Paul J. Oberholster, Jan G. Myburgh, Pete J. Ashton, Jan J. Coetzee, Anna-Maria Botha,