• Title of article

    Bioaccumulation and histopathological alteration of total lead in selected fishes from Manila Bay, Philippines

  • Author/Authors

    Su, Glenn L. Sia University of the Philippines - Biology Department, Philippines , Ramos, Gliceria B. De La Salle University - Biology Department, Philippines , Su, Maria Lilibeth L. Sia University of the Philippines - College of Medicine, Philippines

  • From page
    353
  • To page
    355
  • Abstract
    This study aims to assess the bioaccumulation of total lead and the effect of heavy metal on the muscles of fish obtained in the coastal lagoon of the Manila Bay. Fish species muscles were assessed for lead concentrations and were examined for histological alterations. Results showed that lead bioaccumulation in the muscles, and a degree of disintegration in the muscle fibers of all the fish examined were found.
  • Keywords
    Heavy metal , Histopathology , Muscle
  • Journal title
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
  • Journal title
    Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
  • Record number

    2665743