Chromosomal aberrations in a natural population of Chironomus tentans exposed to chronic low-level radiation
The present paper will report on the existence of chromosomal aberrations in natural populations of C. tentans, and the difference in aberrations observed between populations receiving higher than background levels of radiation due to radioactive nuclides in the environment and other populations exposed to background radiation only. In addition, some interesting findings bearing on possible temporal fluctuation will be cited. 25 references, 4 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
- OSTI ID:
- 5617552
- Journal Information:
- Evolution; (United States), Journal Name: Evolution; (United States) Vol. 19:3; ISSN EVOLA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Chromosomal aberrations in a natural population of chironomus tentans exposed to chronic low-level environmental radiation
CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS IN A NATURAL POPULATION OF CHIRONOMUS TENTANS EXPOSED TO CHRONIC LOW-LEVEL RADIATION.
CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS IN A NATURAL POPULATION OF CHIRONOMUS TENTANS EXPOSED TO CHRONIC LOW-LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION
Thesis/Dissertation
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Tue Jan 28 23:00:00 EST 1964
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OSTI ID:4102246
CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS IN A NATURAL POPULATION OF CHIRONOMUS TENTANS EXPOSED TO CHRONIC LOW-LEVEL RADIATION.
Journal Article
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Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1964
· Evolution, 19: 421-9(Sept. 1965).
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OSTI ID:4462931
CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS IN A NATURAL POPULATION OF CHIRONOMUS TENTANS EXPOSED TO CHRONIC LOW-LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL RADIATION
Thesis/Dissertation
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Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1962
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OSTI ID:4089801
Related Subjects
560153* -- Radiation Effects on Animals-- Invertebrates-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMALS
ARTHROPODS
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS
CHRONIC EXPOSURE
DIPTERA
FREQUENCY ANALYSIS
GENETIC EFFECTS
GENETIC RADIATION EFFECTS
INSECTS
INVERTEBRATES
IONIZING RADIATIONS
IRRADIATION
LOW DOSE IRRADIATION
MANAGEMENT
MUTATIONS
NATURAL OCCURRENCE
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATIONS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMALS
ARTHROPODS
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS
CHRONIC EXPOSURE
DIPTERA
FREQUENCY ANALYSIS
GENETIC EFFECTS
GENETIC RADIATION EFFECTS
INSECTS
INVERTEBRATES
IONIZING RADIATIONS
IRRADIATION
LOW DOSE IRRADIATION
MANAGEMENT
MUTATIONS
NATURAL OCCURRENCE
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATIONS
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT