Occurrence of imposes in Manila clam (Venerupis philippinarum Adams & Reeve 1850) from Lahug Market, Cebu City, Cebu

Pseudohermaphrodism or imposex is a widespread phenomenon among molluscs characterized by the superimposition of non-functional male sex organs on females. This is mainly caused by exposure to Tributyltin (TBT) which is the most used antifouling agent incorporated in paints for the underwater hull o...

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Main Author: Benedicto, Jan Dominique R. (Author)
Other Authors: Silapan, Judith (Thesis adviser.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Cebu City, Cebu Department of Biology and Environmental Science, College of Science, University of the Philippines Cebu 2021.
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