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Metals levels in Sarda orientalis collected from the commercial landings of Karachi Fish Harbor, Pakistan (northern Arabian Sea) and assessment of likely health risks to the consumers

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Pages 73-84 | Received 28 Oct 2022, Accepted 02 Jan 2023, Published online: 11 Jan 2023

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