Effect of some pollutants on the filtration rate of Mytilus

The feeding and respiratory mechanism of the mussel is impaired by the presence of pollutants in low concentrations. The effect can be measured by a simple technique which is of potential value as a rapid, sensible and economical toxicity test based on a sublethal response of ecological significance...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1976, Vol.7 (12), p.228-231
Main Author: Abel, P.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The feeding and respiratory mechanism of the mussel is impaired by the presence of pollutants in low concentrations. The effect can be measured by a simple technique which is of potential value as a rapid, sensible and economical toxicity test based on a sublethal response of ecological significance.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(76)90267-8