Sublethal exposure study of lead (Pb) on black clams to provide early warning information on marine pollution
New Delhi, Mar 01 (India Science Wire): Black clam is one of the most important
clam species contributing to more than 70% of clam fisheries in India. A research
team in India has concluded that black clams (Villorita cyprinoides) can provide
potential early warning information on marine pollution that can help
environmental scientists to monitor and manage the overall fitness of the marine
environment.
In this integrated study involving observation of critical bio-lethal
parameters coupled with a bioassay of the black clams, sensitive information
could be obtained by the scientists. Results of the study revealed that information
on sublethal exposure of metal lead (Pb) and its toxic effects on the black clam is
an important precursor to assess pollution in a marine environment. ...