Table 1.
Concentrations (µg L−1) of Cd, Cu, and Pb tested in this study and their reference to ecological criteria. Errors represent the standard deviation of all the refreshments of the solutions, including measurements of a fresh solution a solution after 1 week of culturing. Criteria maximum concentration (CMC) values according to the screening quick reference tables (SQuiRTs) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [41,42].
| Heavy Metal | CMC | This Study | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lobifera, S. Orbiculus | A. Lessonii | ||
| Cadmium | 33 | 166 ± 3 (4 × CMC) | 165 ± 3 (4 × CMC) |
| Copper | 4.8 | 43 ± 1 (9 × CMC) | 33 ± 1 (7 × CMC) |
| Lead | 210 | 1001 ± 41 (5 × CMC) | 1206 ± 3 (6 × CMC) |