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Accumulation of Contaminants by Wild Turkeys and Potential for Consumer Exposure

Journal Article · · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.4967· OSTI ID:1848956
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  1. Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia Aiken South Carolina USA

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Research Organization:
Univ. of Georgia, Athens, GA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)
DOE Contract Number:
EM0004391
OSTI ID:
1848956
Journal Information:
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Vol. 40, Issue 4; ISSN 0730-7268
Publisher:
SETAC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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