Nerita chameleon as biomonitoring agent for Pb, Cd, Cu and Zn in Malaysian intertidal rocky shore environment

Miskon, Mohd Fuad and Mohd Shazali, Noor Azhar and Mohamad, Faridah and Yunus, Kamaruzzaman (2015) Nerita chameleon as biomonitoring agent for Pb, Cd, Cu and Zn in Malaysian intertidal rocky shore environment. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 31 (2). pp. 1013-1020. ISSN 0970 - 020X E-ISSN 2231-5039 (

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Abstract

Pb, Cd, Cu and Zn in the soft tissue of Nerita chameleon from particular rocky shore sites along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia were investigated. Samples were measured using ICP-MS with standard configuration. The metal accumulation patterns indicate consistent enrichment of essential metals. Locations with relatively high concentrations of the contaminant metals Pb, Cd and Cu are related to their close proximity to industrial activities and urban sites. Comparison with maximum permissible limits of toxic metals in food indicated the values were well within safety levels.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5410/45422
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Nerita chameleon, east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, heavy metals, food safety level
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science
Depositing User:	Professor Dr. Kamaruzzaman Yunus
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2015 08:36
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2017 09:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/45422

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