Authors:
Mohamad Abbassi*, Laila Aboudlou
, Imane Charioui
, Omar Achahour3
, Khadija Ouaissa
, Hamza Zine
and Abderrazak Kaaya ,Morocco
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Abstract:
The aim of this work is studying the correlation between seasonal variations of physiological
condition indices, as physiological state and growth indicator, and biomarkers of pollution
(Acetylcholinesterase, Glutathione S-transferase, Catalase, Malondialdehyde and
Metallothioneins) in Mytilus galloprovincialis in three sites representative of Sidi Ifni’s coastline
(South Atlantic of Morocco): Mirleft site (S1), Cheikh Sidi Ali Ifni (S2) and Tazrout site (S3).
The study showed a pronounced variability in the biological and physiological behavior of
mussel populations from Sidi Ifni coasts. The comparison of the results of physiological
condition indices in Mytilus galloprovincialis with environmental factors and biochemical
markers shows that the species is contaminated in the Ifni site compared to Mirleft and Tazrout. |
