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Veterinary MedicineMarine SciencesToxicologyAquatic ToxicologyEnvironmental ToxicologyHeavy Metal ToxicologyEnvironmental Heavy Metal ExposureFish ToxicologyHeavy Metal AnalysisHeavy Metal BioaccumulationHeavy Metal ContaminationMetal ToxicityEnvironmental Metal ContaminationFish ToxicityHeavy Metal Contamination AssessmentHeavy Metal ContentHeavy Metal ExposureHeavy Metal MonitoringHeavy Metal Physiology
The concentration levels of copper, zinc, manganese and iron have been determined in marine fishes from Cochin area which is one of the major fishing zones along the west coast of India. The concentration of heavy metals varied from species to species. Copper, Zn, Fe and Mn showed increased levels in the gills and alimentary canal compared to the muscle. Difference in heavy metal concentration in various species studied is attributed to the varying feeding habits. The observed levels were below the toxic limit.