Trace elements in sediments and plankton from two high-altitude lakes in Patagonia.

What is it about?

This research studies elements that could be toxic, namely arsenic, antimony, bromine, cobalt, chromium, mercury, rubidium, selenium, and zinc, in sediments and plankton from two small lakes in Patagonia. These lakes are situated in a volcanic region, receiving different amounts of volcanic products.

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Why is it important?

This work contributes to the scarce records of trace elements and their dynamics in plankton from freshwater ecosystems impacted by volcanic activity.