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Biomarkers in mangrove root crab Goniopsis cruentata for evaluating quality of tropical estuaries
- Source :
- Marine environmental research. 91
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The present study reports the use of biomarkers analyzes in mangrove root crab Goniopsis cruentata tissues to assess the environmental quality of two tropical estuarine areas. Animals from Ceara River estuary presented inhibition of ChE and GST enzymatic activities and higher rates of DNA damage with respect to those sampled in a pristine environment. G. cruentata appears to represent a proper species to monitor the quality of tropical estuaries. Since Ceara River is a legally protected area, this survey highlight the needs to implement actions to control pollution loads and improve the protection of natural ecosystems and resources.
- Subjects :
- Pollution
Brachyura
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Goniopsis cruentata
Aquatic Science
Oceanography
Sensitivity and Specificity
Environmental monitoring
Animals
Cholinesterases
Natural ecosystem
Environmental quality
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Glutathione Transferase
geography
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Ecology
Estuary
General Medicine
Fishery
Enzyme Activation
Environmental science
Mangrove
Protected area
Estuaries
Biomarkers
Water Pollutants, Chemical
DNA Damage
Environmental Monitoring
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 18790291
- Volume :
- 91
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Marine environmental research
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....390d8eb2633d9c48219b5e4f14483f5d