Journal article
Implications of seasonal priming and reproductive activity on the interpretation of Comet assay data derived from the clam, Tapes semidecussatus Reeves 1864, exposed to contaminated sediments
Abstract
We explore the use of the clam Tapes semidecussatus Reeves 1864 as an indicator for the presence of potentially genotoxic substances in estuarine sediments. The limitations associated with the interpretation of Comet assay data (expressed as % DNA in tail) in terms of clam reproductive state, size (age) and thermal exposure history following laboratory acclimation are discussed. Hatchery-reared clams, subjected to ambient temperature …
Authors
Hartl MGJ; Coughlan BM; Sheehan D; Mothersill C; van Pelt FNAM; O'Reilly SJ; Heffron JJA; O'Halloran J; O'Brien NM
Journal
Marine Environmental Research, Vol. 57, No. 4, pp. 295–310
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2004
DOI
10.1016/j.marenvres.2003.11.004
ISSN
0141-1136