Metal bioaccumulation and its genotoxic effects on eggs and hatchlings of giant Amazon river turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10646-021-02384-8
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess whether possible metal contamination in the sediment of the nests of giant Amazon river turtle, Podocnemis expansa, could contaminate eggs and hatchlings, triggering genotoxic damage. Therefore, sediments… read more here.
Keywords: river turtle; turtle podocnemis; giant amazon; amazon river ... See more keywords