Publication
Effects of clam size on heavy metal accumulation in whole soft tissues of Galatea paradoxa (born, 1778) from the Volta estuary, Ghana
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Author(s):
S. Amisah; D. Adjei-Boateng; K. A. Obirikorang; K.K. Quagrainie
Type of Document:
Scholarly Article
Publisher/Journal:
International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Date of Publication:
July 2009
Place of Publication:
Not Available
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Abstract: The Volta basin clam, Galatea paradoxa, is collected for food and remains an important affordable protein source for the riparian communities in the catchment. Clams accumulate metals in their soft tissues, which can be toxic to humans when consumed. A study was, therefore, carried out to examine the concentrations of Mn, Zn, Fe and Hg in G. paradoxa, at 3 different size classes: small (20 – 40 mm), medium (41
