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, %) for the subsample of individuals analysed for Me-Hg concentrations, vol.75
, either derived from dedicated individual measures (for five of the seven Atlantic species) or from the general literature (US EPA, 2011; in brackets) is also indicated, for further conversion of Hg concentrations in wet mass if needed (i.e. for comparison with seafood Hg standards). (nd) = not determined. a Total length for fish, The water content (WC) of the muscle tissue (in %)
, Selected correspondence (closest) species in US EPA (2011): S. canicula and G. melastomus = "Sharks, mixed species
, Rockfish
, Flatfish, Flounder, and Sole
, Atlantic
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