| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6362018 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We studied shell deformities (SD) in Macoma balthica from the Baltic Sea. ⺠SD included damages of the dorsal margin visible as shell excavations, destruction of the beak, umbo and hinge ligament, decrease in the shell' thickness and transparency. ⺠Clams with SD were characterized by increased frequency of MN and decreased BMI. ⺠SD occurred more often in polluted areas (TBT and copper) but no clear causal factor was established. ⺠We conclude that SD can be a good non-specific, cost effective and easy to use biomarker for environmental monitoring.
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Authors
Katarzyna Smolarz, Katarzyna Bradtke,