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Comparative Studies of the Impacts of Freshwater, Cultivated and Preserved Tiger Shrimps on Consumers’ Health

Isibor, Patrick Omoregie and Izegaegbe, Joshua Idowu and Igbinovia, Joan Osahenrunmwen and Obafemi, Yemisi Dorcas and Oluowo, Elohor Freeman (2018) Comparative Studies of the Impacts of Freshwater, Cultivated and Preserved Tiger Shrimps on Consumers’ Health. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 23 (2). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2347-565X

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Abstract

Aim: The study was aimed at comparing the levels of heavy metals in Tiger shrimps- Penaeus monodon from different source categories, to ascertain the impacts of the selected heavy metals on the consumers’ health. Hypothesis: Heavy metals in blood serum of shrimp consumers were accumulated solely from the shrimps.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Freshwater shrimp; cultivated shrimp; preserved shrimp; heavy metals; blood serum; health risk index
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history
Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology
S Agriculture > SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences
Depositing User: Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited: 25 Nov 2019 11:06
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2019 11:06
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/12983

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