Effects of Corexit 9527 on the hatchability of mallard eggs

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1979 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01770022· OSTI ID:5175473

Albers, P H

The present paper reports the results of a study of the effects of Corexit 9527 dispersant, crude oil, and crude oil/Corexit 9527 mixtures on mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) embryos. Mallard eggs treated with 20 ul of crude oil, Corexit 9527, 30:1 oil/Corexit 9527, 5:1 oil/Corexit 9527, and 5 ul Corexit 9527 and 5:1 oil/Corexit 9527 had significantly (P less than or equal to 0.01) lower hatching success than the untreated control eggs. The comparisons between treated groups and the control and among treated groups were used to create a general toxicity ranking; (Corexit 9527 = 5:1 oil/Corexit 9527) > Prudhoe Bay crude oil > 30:1 oil/Corexit 9527.

• Research Organization: Fish and Wildlife Service, Laurel, MD
• OSTI ID: 5175473
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 23:4/5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
SURFACTANTS
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIRDS
DUCKS
EGGS
HATCHING
OIL SPILLS
OILS
ANIMALS
FOWL
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
VERTEBRATES
560305* - Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology- Vertebrates- (-1987)