Responses of Perna indica (Bivalvia) exposed to realistic levels of heavy metals (Hg,Cu,Cd)

Authors
Mathew, P Menon, NR
Citation
P. Mathew et Nr. Menon, Responses of Perna indica (Bivalvia) exposed to realistic levels of heavy metals (Hg,Cu,Cd), I J MAR SCI, 29(3), 2000, pp. 268-272
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Aquatic Sciences
Journal title
INDIAN JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCES
ISSN journal
03795136 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
268 - 272
Database
ISI
SICI code
0379-5136(200009)29:3<268:ROPI(E>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The toxic effect of Hg, Cu and Cd applied in concert, on the life of Perna indica was investigated. The results indicate that Cu was the most toxic am ong the three metals tested, when present in combination. The combined acti on of the three metals was either less than additive or simple additive. Sh ifting of toxicity in the triad combinations was found to be controlled eit her by Hg or the Cu concentration. The toxicity indices were found inadequa te to assess the combined toxicity of triad metal mixture.