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Plate 3

From: Histopathological and biochemical alterations in Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg 1867) as biomarkers of exposure to monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in oil impacted site

Plate 3

a–d Histopathological (T.S) effects of BTEX (1/10th 96hLC50) after exposure of Eudrilus eugeniae for 28 days (H&E × 400). a Benzene, b toluene, c ethylbenzene, d xylene. Severe area of lesion (L), necrosis (N), inclusion bodies(P), epidermis (VI), area of inflammation (Q), enlargement of ectoderm cells (XIV), dark brown pigment (O), cellular degeneration (XV), ruptured body wall R, loss of structural integrity of longitudinal and circular muscles (ZI), tissue erosion leading to total damage

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