18The presence of xenobiotics, such as metals, in ecosystems is concerning due to their durability and 19 they pose a threat to the health and life of organisms. Moreover, mercury can biomagnify in many 20 marine food chains and, therefore, organisms at higher trophic levels can be adversely impacted. 21 Although feathers have been used extensively as a bio-monitoring tool, only a few studies have
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