Bioaccumulation and toxicity of heavy metals and related trace elements. [Review (96 references)]
Journal Article
·
· J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6287931
This article reviews the experimental data on heavy metals in the aquatic environment and their biological effects on aquatic ecosystems. Arsenic, cadmium, copper, chromium, lead, mercury, zinc, selenium, and cobalt were discussed. In addition, the concepts of bioconcentration and detoxification of heavy metals were described. (KRM)
- Research Organization:
- O'Brien and Gere Engineers, Inc., Syracuse, NY
- OSTI ID:
- 6287931
- Journal Information:
- J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Vol. 53:6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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