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Trace metals in the muscle tissues of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in Sri Lanka

B.K.K.K. JinadasaAnalytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL), Institute of Post-Harvest Technology (IPHT), National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Colombo 15, Sri LankaCorrespondence[email protected]
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A.S. MahaliyanaFaculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri LankaView further author information
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N.P.P. LiyanageFaculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri LankaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3113-324XView further author information
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G.D.T.M. JayasingheAnalytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL), Institute of Post-Harvest Technology (IPHT), National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Colombo 15, Sri LankaView further author information
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Fatih YildizMiddle East Technical University, TurkeyView further author information
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Article: 1038975 | Received 26 Feb 2015, Accepted 31 Mar 2015, Published online: 28 Apr 2015

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