Effects of copper and other metals on fertilization, embryo development, larval survival and settlement of the polychaete nereis (neanthes) virens

Invertebrate Reproduction and Development

Volumn 52, Issue 1-2, 2008, Pages 101-112

  Watson, G J ^a   Leach, A ^a   Fones, G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cadmium; Copper; Fertilization; Lead; Metal; Nereis virens; Polychaete; Rag worm; Zinc

Indexed keywords

NEANTHES VIRENS; NEREIS VIRENS; POLYCHAETA;

EID: 62949182167     PISSN: 07924259     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07924259.2008.9652277     Document Type: Article

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