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Assessment of the biochemical and nutritional values of Venerupis decussata from Tunisian lagoons submitted to different anthropogenic ranks

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The present study aimed to evaluate the biochemical status of Venerupis decussata collected seasonally from two Tunisian coastline lagoons (Ghar El Melh and Boughrara) submitted to different anthropogenic levels. Trace elements were significantly higher in clams from Boughrara, especially during the warm season. Fatty acids, proximate compositions, and nutritional value of both clam populations were higher, appearing to be the best for human consumption principally during the spring season. The principal component analysis was determined, including phospholipids and reserve lipids, revealing a great variation with the exogenous and endogenous factors. Generally, clams from Boughrara had a significant alteration in biochemical composition principally due to the anthropogenic levels and physicochemical fluctuation of this lagoon. Our results reflected the healthy benefit of clam consumption and the use of energy reserves and essential fatty acids as a great biomarker to assess ecological risk in lagoons and other coastal ecosystems.

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Abbreviations

AI:

Atherogenicity index

ARA:

Arachidonic acid

BHT:

Butylated hydroxyl toluene

C16:0:

Palmitic acid

C16:1:

Palmitoleic acid

C18:0:

Linoleic acid

C18:1:

Oleic acid

C18:2n-6:

Linoleic acid

C18:n-3:

Linolenic acid

Ca:

Calcium

Car:

Carotenoids

Cd:

Cadmium

CHD:

Coronary heart diseases

Chl a :

Chlorophyll a

CI:

Condition index

CPG:

Gas chromatography

DHA:

Docosahexaenoic acid

EPA:

Eicosapentaenoic acid

FA:

Fatty acids

FAMEs:

Fatty acid methyl esters

GI:

Gonadic index

h/H:

Hypocholesterolemic and hypercholesterolemic

H2O2 :

Hydrogen peroxide

H2SO4 :

Sulfuric acid

HNO3 :

Nitric acid

L1:

Ghar El Melh lagoon

L2:

Boughrara lagoon

Mg:

Magnesium

MUFA:

Monounsaturated fatty acids

NaOCH3 :

Sodium methylate

NQI:

Nutritional quality index

Pb:

Lead

PCA:

Principal component analysis

PUFA:

Polyunsaturated fatty acids

S psu:

Salinity

SFA:

Saturated fatty acids

SPM:

Suspended matter

T °C:

Temperature

TI:

Thrombogenicity index

TLC:

Thin-layer chromatography

V. decussata :

Venerupis decussata

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This work was supported by the Laboratory of Ecology, Biology, and Physiology of Aquatic Organisms, Department of Biology (LEBPAO; LU 18 ES 41), University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Science of Tunis. The authors are grateful to Mr. Hsan MEJARI for his technical assistance. We gratefully recognize the support of all members of the LEBPAO concerning their great help in the analysis. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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• V. decussata were collected seasonally from two Tunisian lagoons submitted to different anthropogenic pollution.

• Biochemical composition nutritional value and trace element contents were evaluated among seasons.

• Changes in fatty acids, phospholipids, and reserve lipids were compatible with seasonal fluctuation and trace element accumulation.

• Fatty acids and class lipid signature could be an additional tool for the assessment program of coastal ecosystems.

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Bejaoui, S., Bouziz, M., Ghribi, F. et al. Assessment of the biochemical and nutritional values of Venerupis decussata from Tunisian lagoons submitted to different anthropogenic ranks. Environ Sci Pollut Res 27, 1734–1751 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06851-y

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