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- The study focused on developing a molecular marker approach using Linear alkylbenzenes (LABs) to assess pollution in mangrove oysters from various locations in peninsular Malaysia.
- Oysters of the C. belcheri species were collected from rivers and an island, with LABs extracted and analyzed using GC-MS; results showed the highest concentrations in oysters from Klang.
- The findings indicated that mangrove oysters can effectively serve as biosensors for LABs contamination, highlighting their potential role in monitoring pollution levels in aquatic environments.
Article Abstract
The current study aimed to develop a suitable molecular marker [Linear alkylbenzenes (LABs)] approach for pollution determination in mangrove oysters of peninsular Malaysia. C. belcheri species were collected from rivers of Merbok, Perai, Klang, Muar and PulauMerambong (An Island). The LABs were extracted from C. belcheri and determined using GC-MS. The LABs indices which included I/E, L/S and C13/C12 were applied to describe the sources and biodegradation of LABs. The results revealed that the maximum concentrations were detected in oysters from Klang (27.91 ng gdw), while the lowest concentrations were detected in oysters from Merbok (8.12 ng gdw). Moreover, I/E ratios varied between 2.83 and 6.40, indicating the secondary treatment effluents being discharged to coastal zones. The results of this study suggested that the oysters absorbed LABs mainly in dissolved phase. Therefore, mangrove oysters are a good biosensor for LABs contamination in the aquatic environment.
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