African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Relationship between trace element concentration and condition index in bivalves from lagoons in Ghana

Fred A. Otchere
  • Fred A. Otchere
  • Department of Economics and Development Studies, Central University, P. O. Box 2305, Tema, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 07 March 2024
  •  Accepted: 20 May 2024
  •  Published: 30 June 2024

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