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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon hazards to fish, wildlife, and invertebrates: a synoptic review

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6279952
The report synthesizes technical literature on ecological and toxicological aspects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the environment, with special reference to fisheries and wildlife resources. Subtopics include: chemical properties, sources, and fate; background concentrations in biological and nonbiological samples; toxic and sublethal effects of PAH to flora and fauna; proposed criteria and research needs for the protection of sensitive, nonhuman organisms.
Research Organization:
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD (USA)
OSTI ID:
6279952
Report Number(s):
PB-87-189825/XAB; BIOLOGICAL-85(1.11)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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