Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6310728 | Chemosphere | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Patterns of skeletal deformities were detected in natural population of Aphanius fasciatus. ⺠The high incidence of spinal deformities was observed in the most polluted site. ⺠The most polluted site is contaminated mainly by heavy metals and organic compounds. ⺠Relation between the observed deformities and chemical pollution was suggested.
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Authors
Kaouthar Kessabi, Ali Annabi, Aziza Ibn Hadj Hassine, Ingrid Bazin, Wissem Mnif, Khaled Said, Imed Messaoudi,