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Regression Analysis Model Applied to Biomonitoring Studies

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A regression model is proposed for studying the relationship between trace metals concentrations and weights of individuals of Monodonta turbinata (Born), a gastropod mollusc used as a trace metal biomonitor of marine coastal areas. The model herein presented was developed including sites as reference factors and showed very good correlations. The prevision model of contamination gave good results for this kind of pollutants, and it can be used as a tool for monitoring programmes.

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Conti, M.E., Cucina, D. & Mecozzi, M. Regression Analysis Model Applied to Biomonitoring Studies. Environ Model Assess 13, 553–565 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10666-007-9113-7

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