Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon rates of uptake, depuration, and biotransformation by Lake Michigan Stylodrilus heringianus

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Chemosphere; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-6535(86)90025-1· OSTI ID:5492139

Frank, A P; E, Landrum P; Eadie, B J

Uptake, depuration, and biotransformation rates of selected unsubstituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Stylodrilus heringianus were determined. These were compared to rates for other benthic organisms, particularly Mysis relicta and Pontoporeia hoyi. Uptake from lake water and sediment from Lake Michigan, where S. heringianus is an abundant oligochaete, was determined. Independent sediment uptake experiments involved two sediment particle size matrices. Depuration rate constants range from 0.013 to 0.020 h/sup -1/. Biotransformation over 48 h was negligible. Bioconcentration and PAH uptake relative to oxygen uptake were predicted.

• Research Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Ann Arbor, MI
• OSTI ID: 5492139
• Journal Information: Chemosphere; (United States), Journal Name: Chemosphere; (United States) Vol. 15:3; ISSN CMSHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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