Vitamins & Minerals

Abiola R. Edobor-Osoh

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• Research Article
  Assessment of Trace Metal Levels in Fish Species of Lagos Lagoon
  Author(s): Akan B. Williams and Abiola R. Edobor-OsohAkan B. Williams and Abiola R. Edobor-Osoh
  
  Fish species, surface water, bottom water, epipellic and benthic sediments were collected from Oworonshoki, Lagos lagoon, to determine their trace metal levels using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The fish species collected were Tilapia guineensis, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus, Liza grandisquamis and Psettias sebae. The results indicated that the highest concentrations of trace metals were present in the fish species, followed by benthic sediments, epipellic sediments, bottom water, and surface water. Levels of trace metals found in males and females of fish species showed significant differences. The female species, except Tilapia guineensis, accumulated higher Fe and Zn values. The female species of Psettias sebae was a good bio-indicator of trace metal contamination in the lagoon. Cd and Ni were not detected in any of the fish species. Pb levels in the fishes were above the ma.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0390.1000109

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