Distribution of cadmium and lead levels in the intertidal clam Glauconome virens: A biomonitoring study

The intertidal clam, Glauconome virens, was collected in the northwestern portion of Peninsular Malaysia near Kuala Perlis, Sungai Layar, and Pantai Teluk Air Tawar. This research attempted to determine cadmium (Cd) lead (Pb) concentrations various G. virens’s organs. Cd (mg/kg dry weight) five distinct soft tissues ranged from 0.90 1.89, but shells 0.95 1.25. Pb 27.0 44.9, whereas shell 74.8 75.3. In general, had more than tissue components. Future biomonitoring on this type clams should concentrate certain (such as remainder, shell, gill) identify their potential organs/materials. study is paramount importance establish a good biomonitor under umbrella International Mussel Watch. Besides, establishment such baseline data important for future references human health risk assessments.