The study of metal accumulation in animals centralizes on the risk that high metal concentrations could do great damage to the organism and those who consume it. Most metallic elements do not originate in the host carrier, although in small amounts they are essential to biological function. Metals arrive in the body over a length of time through a various and intricate food chain that differs for almost every species of animal. Examples of metal contamination include erosion of sediment along river banks, and industrial sources among others. This study focuses on four specific species of fish in the Ashley River. Metal concentrations will be determined in muscular tissue using Inductively Coupled Plasma–Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The specific metals of concern are Cadmium, Zinc, Nickel, and Copper. An ANOVA test will be performed to examine statistical site and metal concentration differences.

Cd, Ni, Zn and Cu concentrations in fish muscles collected from sites along the Ashley River

249th National Meeting (2015)

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