A new bioindicator shell of Trachycardium lacunosum and sediment samples to monitors metals (Al Zn Fe Mn Ni V Co Cr and Cu) in marine environment: The Persian Gulf as a case

摘要

BackgroundThe present work was designed to detect heavy metal contents of Al, Zn, Fe, Mn, Ni, V, Co, Cr and Cu in sediments and shells of the Trachycardium lacunosum collected in polluted and unpolluted areas along the Persian Gulf.