First abnormalities investigation in Mullus barbatus (Mullidae) from the Eastern Coast of Algeria
Asma Bensaada,
Souhila Ramdani,
Keltoum Ichalal
et al.
Abstract:Red mullet Mullus barbatus, Linnaeus, 1758, is a benthic marine fish. Because of its wide geographic distribution and close association with sediments, red mullet is commonly used as a sentinel species for pollution assessment along the Mediterranean coast. A total of 500 specimens were examined from the Gulf of Bejaia, eastern coast of Algeria, from June 2018 to June 2019 by X-ray radiography and histopathological examination. We observed for the first time in Algeria complex spinal column deformities (kyphos… Show more
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