| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8851486 | Chemosphere | 2018 | 35 Pages |
Abstract
- MUCC is a protected area known for encompasses the largest mineral reserve in the world.
- The local geology and hidrology have favor Hg entry in Itacaiúnas River.
- THg concentrations in the bottom sediment did not represent risks to the aquatic biota from Itacaiúnas River.
- Histological changes suggest a biological damage degree of the Itacaiúnas River.
- Histological and ultrastructural biomarkers provide reliable data for assessement aquatic ecossistems pollution.
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Authors
Ana Carolina Borges, Caroline Da Silva Montes, Liziane Amaral Barbosa, Maria Auxiliadora Pantoja Ferreira, José Francisco Berrêdo, Rossineide Martins Rocha,