Journal of
Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences

  • Abbreviation: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9820
  • DOI: 10.5897/JTEHS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 219

Full Length Research Paper

Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) in Ogun State, Nigeria

Durojaye A. Soewu*
  • Durojaye A. Soewu*
  • Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management, College of Agriculture, Osun State University, P.M.B.4494, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Olufemi M. Agbolade
  • Olufemi M. Agbolade
  • Department of Plant Science and Applied Zoology, Faculty of Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 2002, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Rasheed Y. Oladunjoye
  • Rasheed Y. Oladunjoye
  • Department of Plant Science and Applied Zoology, Faculty of Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 2002, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Ibukun A. Ayodele
  • Ibukun A. Ayodele
  • Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 June 2014
  •  Accepted: 26 August 2014
  •  Published: 31 October 2014

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