Studies on the depuration of cadmium and copper by the American oyster Crassostrea virginica

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01769928· OSTI ID:5209956

Zaroogian, G E

This study was an attempt to establish under laboratory conditions whether treated oysters would depurate accumulated cadmium and copper when returned to cleaner waters containing natural concentrations of these metals. In addition, an attempt was made to determine if cadmium accumulation would promote copper loss in the oyster.

• Research Organization: Environmental Research Lab., Narragansett, RI
• OSTI ID: 5209956
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 23:1/2; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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