Is it justifiable to pool Chironomus species in trace element contamination studies?
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.4294
Abstract: Larvae of the insect Chironomus (Chironomidae: Diptera) have great potential for estimating the bioavailability of sedimentary trace elements because they are common in fine sediments and tolerate high concentrations of these contaminants. Their use as… read more here.
Keywords: pool chironomus; chironomus species; justifiable pool; trace elements ... See more keywords