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Specificity of acquired cadmium tolerance in the fiddler crab, Uca pugilator

Journal Article · · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5217203
The processes of regeneration and molting in crustacea have been shown to be affected adversely by the presence of various contaminants in the water. A retardation of regeneration and ecdysis has been demonstrated in Uca by exposure to Cd and methylmercury (meHg). Pre-exposure to 0.5 mg/L Cd for one week enabled male (but not female) U. pugilator to become more resistant to the effects of 1.0 mg/L Cd during regeneration. In the current study, the authors wished to lear whether this same pre-exposure to Cd would enable the crabs to become more resistant to HgCl/sub 2/ or to meHg.
Research Organization:
Rutgers-The State of New Jersey, Newark
OSTI ID:
5217203
Journal Information:
Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 37:3; ISSN BECTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English