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Body Size Relationship with the Accumulation of Lead in Mudskipper Periophthalmus waltoni in Northern Persian Gulf
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Naser Kooseg   , Abdolvahed Rahmani , Ehsan Kamrani , Mohammad Reza Taherizadeh , Mandana Alinia |
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Abstract: (15811 Views) |
| In this study, the relationship between fish (Mudskipper Periophthalmus waltoni) body size and
accumulation of lead was investigated in the regions of Khamir Port, Dargahan and Golshahr (Persian
Gulf). 180 fish were randomly collected (30 fishes per station per seasons) during summer and winter
2011.
Fish muscle tissue was separated after biometry. The tissue was disgusted and analyzed using Atomic
Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). The results showed that there was significant positive correlation
between the concentration of lead and fish size (p<0.05). We found a significant difference between the
concentration of lead in different stations (p<0.05). In both summer and winter, accumulation of lead in
the muscle of Mudskipper waltoni was higher than other sampling areas. However, the lead level in the
fish tissue was lower than global standards (FAO/WHO 2.14 μg/g). Petroleum industrial and municipal
activities in these areas may be the source of pollution in the selected sampling areas. |
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| Keywords: Mudskipper waltoni, Persian Gulf, Contamination lead, Atomic absorption. |
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Type of Study: Research/ Original/ Regular Article |
Received: 2013/12/25 | Revised: 2013/12/25 | Accepted: 2013/12/25 | ePublished: 2013/12/25
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