Bioaccumulation of selected inorganic substances in the tissue of oreochromis shiranus from bunda dam, malawi

African Journal of Aquatic Science

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 45-48

  Mumba, P P ^a   Banda, J W ^a   Kaunda, E ^a   Ndamala, C ^a   Ghambi, G ^a  

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Author keywords

Chemical Parameters; Fish; Malawi; Pollution; Water

Indexed keywords

EID: 85023980107     PISSN: 16085914     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2989/16085910109503723     Document Type: Article

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