Muthuswamy Jaikumar

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Can anybody identify the polyclad flatworm associated with this seaweed?

I got it from Kappaphycus seaweed culture site. I want to know whether it is really Polyclad flatworm or different family. Its cylindrical, sticky nature with dorsal side laterally lines seen. Can...

14 November 2015 7,218 4 View

Is there any other reason other than temp and pollutant that will diminish seaweed culture?

Is the any other reason other than temp and pollutant will diminish seaweed culture.Any seaweed associated fauna will shrink the growth of seaweed culture Species Kappaphycus sp

06 July 2015 9,989 15 View

Is Eunice indica a pollution indicator species or a warning sign for an area that is stressed?

In Ennore creek in Chennai, TN, India. people engaging for harvesting Polycheates. Near about 400 poor coastal people were collecting for livelihood and each person sold it for Rs 1000/kg for...

23 April 2015 8,946 5 View

Is there data other than USEPA literature values LC50 for Selenium for marine species ?

I have searched literature values for Selenium (Sodium selenate). I got USEPA literature 2004. I need other than USEPA: Australian, ASEAN and New Zealand water quality criteria for selenium lc50.

13 March 2015 4,490 3 View

To what maximum level will bio concentration factor in a highly polluted estuary in the form of Nickel?

In Ennore creek in southern India I found BCF (Bio concentration factor) of more than 2500 to 3000 in crustacean crab and polycheates. Will an estuary which is highly polluted resume this much...

25 February 2015 7,899 1 View