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Concentrations of trace elements in American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) from Florida, USA.

Authors :
Horai, Sawako
Itai, Takaaki
Noguchi, Takako
Yasuda, Yusuke
Adachi, Haruki
Hyobu, Yuika
Riyadi, Adi S.
Boggs, Ashley S.P.
Lowers, Russell
Guillette, Louis J.
Tanabe, Shinsuke
Source :
Chemosphere. Aug2014, Vol. 108, p159-167. 9p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] We report an effect of trace elements on American alligators from NASA activities. [•] Fe concentration from MINWR (NASA activity area) was higher than other areas. [•] Fe levels of some individuals from MINWR exceed threshold value for toxic effects. [•] As and Se levels in 2009 increase compared with 1999 in Florida. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00456535
Volume :
108
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chemosphere
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96243166
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.01.031