Assessing Heavy Metal Contamination in Anadara tuberculosa within a Protected Ecosystem

Autor:	Ana Maria Aveiga Ortiz, Fabián Fabricio Peñarrieta Macías, María de los Ángeles Santana Zambrano, Freddy Nicolás Zambrano Lucas
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2024
Předmět:	monitoring protected area bioaccumulation anadara tuberculousa Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering TD1-1066 Environmental sciences GE1-350
Zdroj:	Journal of Ecological Engineering, Vol 25, Iss 12, Pp 60-69 (2024)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	2299-8993 22998993
DOI:	10.12911/22998993/193755
Popis:	This study aimed to assess the levels of heavy metal contamination in Anadara tuberculosa from a protected area in Ecuador. Ten individuals were collected from a 50 m² area, dissected, and analyzed for nine heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn, and V) using Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). The results revealed significant bioaccumulation of several toxic elements, with maximum concentrations ranging from 2.37 mg/kg for Cr to 73.70 mg/kg for Zn. These elevated levels raise concerns about the potential health risks to both the bivalves themselves and human consumers. Continuous and comprehensive monitoring is crucial to identify and address environmental impacts associated with heavy metal pollution.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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