Arsenic, cadmium and copper in gastropod Strombus canarium in western part of Johor Straits

• Main Authors: Mohd. Said, Mohd. Ismid, Sabri, Shaikhah, Azman, Shamila, Muda, Khalida
• Format: Article
• Published: IDOSI Publications 2013
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/50607/; https://www.idosi.org

The water quality of the Straits of Johor has long shown high level of metals. The marine gastropod, Strombus canarium or dog conch is a popular food source in many Southeast Asia countries. The S. canarium which colonize near the shore ecosystem is also exposed to metals in the marine aquatic envir...