Assessment of metals accumulation in Polymesoda erosa as a bioindicator in Sungai Kemaman, Terengganu
Nor Shahirul Umirah Idris·Nadzifah Yaakub·Nur Hanisah Abdul Malek·Nurul Syazana Abdul Halim·Muhammad Atiq Rosli
Abstract Economic growth and increased human activities have led to the discharge of significant amounts of metal pollutants into aquatic environments. Polymesoda erosa, a filter-feeding clam species, serve as a valuable bioindicator for assessing the presence of metal elements. As a prominent clam species and a significant protein source in Southeast Asia, its safety for consumption warrants evaluation. This study aims to examine the distributions of metal elements in P. erosa collected from Ke