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Model for the accumulation of strontium and calcium by recently molted crayfish (Cambarus longulus longerostris Ort.)

Journal Article · · Limnology and Oceanography

After molting, crayfish absorbed Sr85 rapidly; rates of uptake decreased exponentially as an upper limit was approached (T 1/2 = 1 to 2 days). A simple mathematical model attributes this limit to the number of sites available for deposition in the exoskeleton. Deposited ions are relatively immobile until 2 to 4 days prior to the next molt, when some are redistributed to the calcareous gastroliths prior to reuse.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-013941
OSTI ID:
4735135
Journal Information:
Limnology and Oceanography, Journal Name: Limnology and Oceanography Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 7; ISSN 0024-3590
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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