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The comparative metabolism of cadmium, mercury and zinc as environmental contaminants in the freshwater mussel, Margaritifera margaritifera

Creator:

Mellinger, P. J.

Abstract:

The uptake, tissue distribution and retention patterns of cadmium, mercury and zinc were examined in the freshwater mussel, Margaritifera margaritifera. All three of these heavy metals are found in the environment. Both cadmium and mercury are toxic at low environmental concentrations. Zinc may also be toxic at low concentrations but...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy VS, ...P..... Dr. David L. Willis The uptake, tissue