Developmental effects of PCBs on the hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria)

Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering

Volumn 36, Issue 9, 2001, Pages 1571-1578

  Ryan, R L ^a   Lachmayr, K L ^a   Jay, J A ^a   Ford, T E ^a  

^a HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

48 hr Standard test; Aroclor 1254; Bivalves; Mercenaria mercenaria; PCBs

Indexed keywords

BIOMARKERS; MARINE BIOLOGY; POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS; SEAWATER;

HARD CLAM;

TOXICITY;

AROCLOR 1254; POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL; SEA WATER;

ARTICLE; CLAM; DOSE RESPONSE; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; FERTILIZATION; GAMETE; LARVAL DEVELOPMENT; NONHUMAN; UNITED STATES;

ANIMALS; BIVALVIA; ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING; ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS; FEMALE; LARVA; MALE; MASSACHUSETTS; POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS;

EID: 0034755866     PISSN: 10934529     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/ESE-100106242     Document Type: Article

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