Influence of salinity on toxicity of cadmium and chromium to the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus

Journal Article · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1978 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01685389· OSTI ID:5209952

Frank, P M; Robertson, P B

This study reports the lethal concentrations of cadmium and chromium to juvenile blue crabs, Callinectes sapidus, in acute toxicity tests at three different salinities. This economically important crustacean ranges throughout estuaries from fresh water to marine salinities, and may be subject to heavy metal pollution in industrial areas.

• Research Organization: Kelly High School, Beaumont, TX
• OSTI ID: 5209952
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 21:1/2; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AQUATIC ORGANISMS
ARTHROPODS
CADMIUM
CHROMIUM
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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METALS
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SEAWATER
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TRANSITION ELEMENTS
WATER
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