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Figure 5. HCB in mussel samples for years 2002-2008Heptachlor and HeptachlorepoxideHeptachlor and its metabolite Heptachlorepoxide were found in a range from 0 (year2006) to 12.4 ng/g fresh weight for year 2003 (Figure 6). Levels <strong>of</strong> Heptachlorswere noted to be almost a regressive linear function. Noted that metabolite <strong>of</strong>Heptachlor, its epoxide was the main contributor. <strong>The</strong>ir levels and distribution wasbecause <strong>of</strong> recent use <strong>of</strong> Heptachlor for agricultural purposes.Figure 6. Heptachlor and Heptachlorepoxides in mussel samples for years 2002-2008<strong>Academy</strong><strong>Publish</strong>.org - <strong>The</strong> <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pesticides</strong>234

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