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Chromosomal aberrations in a natural population of Chironomus tentans exposed to chronic low-level radiation

Journal Article · · Evolution; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/2406451· OSTI ID:5617552
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