Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Bioaccumulation of some trace element (Zn, Fe, Pb and Cu) in the gills and tissues of Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus in River Ogbese, Ondo State, Nigeria

Olawusi-Peters, O. O.
  • Olawusi-Peters, O. O.
  • Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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Ayo-Olalusi, C. I.
  • Ayo-Olalusi, C. I.
  • Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Adeyemi T. V
  • Adeyemi T. V
  • Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 18 November 2013
  •  Accepted: 14 April 2014
  •  Published: 30 April 2014

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