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Heritable reproductive effects of benzo[a]pyrene on the fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas)

Journal Article · · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Environmental toxicologists rarely investigate multigeneration effects of aquatic contaminants. In this study the authors investigated the survivorship of fathead minnow larvae two generations removed from an exposure to the potent mutagen benzo[a]pyrene. The F2 broods with a grandparental exposure history showed a marked decrease in survival. In the highest-exposure group, reproductive capacity and larval survivorship were significantly lower than the solvent control.
Research Organization:
Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett, RI (US)
OSTI ID:
20012739
Journal Information:
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Journal Name: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 18; ISSN ETOCDK; ISSN 0730-7268
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English