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Biomonitoring evaluation of some toxic and trace elements in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus (Lamarck, 1816) in a marine environment: northern coast of São Paulo (Brazil)

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This study aimed to evaluate the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus as an environmental biomonitor and contribute to the knowledge of its nutritional aspects for two regions of the northern coast of the São Paulo State, Brazil. Mass fractions were determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis. Concentrations of Ca, Cs, Cr, Fe, Rb, Sc, and Zn were higher at Praia Grande (contaminated area), while As, Br, and Se higher at Praia Preta (control). An exploratory principal component analysis indicated that Praia Grande was influenced by Cr, Cs, Fe and Zn possibly due to environmental contamination. Results indicate the possibility of applying this organism for biomonitoring purposes for metals Cr, Fe, Zn and the semimetal As.

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  1. Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, IPEN - CNEN/SP., Av. Professor Lineu Prestes 2242 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil

    Mauricio B. Alves & Deborah I. T. Fávaro

  2. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 1524, São Paulo, 05508-900, Brazil

    Andrews A. K. Emerenciano & José Roberto M. C. Silva

  3. Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Praça Infante Dom Henrique s/n, São Vicente, SP, 11330-900, Brazil

    Isabella C. Bordon

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Alves, M.B., Emerenciano, A.A.K., Bordon, I.C. et al. Biomonitoring evaluation of some toxic and trace elements in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus (Lamarck, 1816) in a marine environment: northern coast of São Paulo (Brazil). J Radioanal Nucl Chem 316, 781–790 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-017-5644-9

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