Main Title |
Accumulation of Cadmium by the American Oyster, 'Crassostrea virginica'. |
Author |
Zaroogian, Gerald E. ;
Cheer, Sue ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Narragansett, RI. |
Year Published |
1976 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-76/099; |
Stock Number |
PB-299 344 |
Additional Subjects |
Cadmium ;
Oysters ;
Toxicology ;
Metals ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Seasonal variations ;
Shellfish ;
Reprints ;
Bioaccumulation ;
Water pollution effects(Animals) ;
Heavy metals ;
Toxic substances
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-299 344 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
4p |
Abstract |
The report demonstrates that 5 mg/l of cadmium can be accumulated from seawater by adult oysters to levels exceeding 13 mg/l wet weight, a level found to cause illness in man. Bioaccumulation of cadmium concentrations greater than 13 mg/l wet weight occurs in about 40 weeks when exposed to 5 mg/l cadmium during winter, spring and summer conditions. Oysters accumulated more than half the total cadmium during the summer months. |