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  Ascidians as the Potential Bioindicators of Marine Ecosystem: A Review

  By Rajaram Murugan, Ganakkan Ananthan, Chinnathambi Stalin

  Abstract: Ascidians belonging to the ‘Phylum Chordata’ are effectively used as bio-indicators of anthropogenic disturbance in marine ecosystems. Each and every day marine coastal communities are exposed to several chemical compounds which are commonly used in agriculture and industrial activities. Among the various criteria, functional qualities may represent useful tools for monitoring environmental impact in coastal areas, in order to consider the impact of anthropogenic activities on the aquatic ecosystem and …

  Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article →