Open AccessA Preliminary Study of Heavy Metals in Thais gradata Collected from Kuala Sungai Ayam and Pantai Lido, Peninsular Malaysia
Author(s) -
Chee Kong Yap,
Cheng Wh,
Lo Ws,
Peng Sht,
Yap Cw,
Leow Cs,
Ismail Ms,
Cheol-Won Kong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of veterinary science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2691-5502
DOI - 10.31829/2691-5502/avs2020-3(1)-105
Subject(s) - thais , heavy metals , environmental chemistry , chemistry , demography , sociology
This study determined the levels of Cd, Cu, Fe, Ni, and Zn in the soft tissues, operculum and shells Thais gradata between Kuala Sungai Ayam and Pantai Lido, Peninsular Malaysia, collected in 2008. The metal concentrations (µg/g dry weight) in the soft tissues of T. gradata collected from the two sites in Peninsular Malaysia ranged from 3.01-4.72 for Cd, 83.96-124 for Cu, 345-365 for Fe, 6.80-14.8 for Ni, and 2916-4361 for Zn. Overall, this preliminary baseline data can be used for regular ecological monitoring for the effective management of the coastal area in Malaysia.