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Environmentally acquired lead in the laughing gull, Larus atricilla

Journal Article · · J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States)

Lead concentrations were measured in eggs, prefledglings and adult laughing gulls collected near Galveston, Texas. No lead was found in eggs. Prefledgling and adult birds had lead ranging from zero to 16 ..mu..g/g wet tissue. Liver had the greatest lead concentrations followed by brain, heart, and skeletal muscle. There were no significant differences in lead concentrations between fledglings and adults or between males and females. 12 references, 1 table.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
OSTI ID:
5926901
Journal Information:
J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States) Vol. 12:2; ISSN JWIDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English