Publications by authors named "I Rabeh"

Article Synopsis
  • Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and polyethylene microplastic (PE-MP) are recognized as new and persistent pollutants, and their combined effects on phytoplankton, specifically the microalgae Isochrysis galbana, have not been previously studied.
  • The study found that exposure to PE-MP and PCP, both individually and together, inhibited the growth of Isochrysis galbana, with specific concentrations leading to significant decreases in vital cellular components such as photosynthetic pigments and proteins.
  • Interestingly, at a non-toxic concentration of 25 mg/L, PE-MP appeared to lessen the harmful effects of PCP, likely by adsorbing the PCP and reducing its availability to the algal cells
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Despite international recognition as an important coastal wetland, Tunis Lagoon is still subjected to anthropogenic pressures. This article provides valuable data on the spatio-temporal distribution, toxicity, and origins of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Tunis Lagoon complex. PAHs' concentrations were measured in Marphysa sanguinea body and excrements, as well as in surface sediments.

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This work assessed the impact of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on the polychaeta Marphysa sanguinea in Tunis Lagoon. Highest PAHs concentrations were accumulated at station E with maximum Σ PAH of 6028,87 ng/g DW. Changes in animal physiology were clearly related to bioaccumulated PAH.

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This study aims to verify the relevance of Brachidontes pharaonis to assess the ecotoxicological status of polluted sites. For this, the levels of some heavy metals (i.e.

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Glyphosate is the most sprayed pesticide across the globe. Its toxicity to non-target marine organisms has recently piqued the scientific community's interest. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the potentially toxic effects of glyphosate on scallops, an ecologically and economically important bivalve group.

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