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Immunomodulation and physiological responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis as bioindicators of environmental change

2015

Immunomodulation and physiological responses of Mytilus galloprovincialis as bioindicators of environmental change Oxygenation level temperature increases and changes in food availability are predicted to occur in the future. In such scenario, a global climate change (GCC), there is growing concern for the health status of wild and farmed organisms. Bivalve molluscs, are important components of coastal marine ecosystems, and as sedentary and filter feeders, are good bioindicators of environmental conditions. The ability of organisms to maintain the immunosurveillance unaltered under adverse environmental conditions may enhance theirs survival capability. Only a few studies have investigated…