Journal article
Current and Future Perspectives Using Biomarkers to Assess Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems
Abstract
The possibility of detecting aquatic pollution problems to take corrective decisions is intimately related to the organization levels of the living matter. Measurements at the biochemical or physiological levels detect more quickly and specifically the presence of several toxic compounds, allowing its utilization in a prospective way, until that deleterious effect reaches higher organization levels. The detection of environmental “hot spots” …
Authors
Monserrat JM; Geracitano LA; Bianchini A
Journal
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B, Vol. 9, No. 5-6, pp. 255–269
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
9 2003
DOI
10.1080/08865140390450359
ISSN
1093-7404