Effects of low dietary levels of methyl mercury on mallard reproduction

Journal Article · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1973 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01684947· OSTI ID:6300554

Heinz, G

Contamination of the environment with mercury has caused concern in recent years. The data in this paper were collected in conjunction with a study of the effects of methylmercury dicyandiamide on the behavior of mallard ducklings (Anas platyrhynchos); although these data are preliminary, they suggest that 3 ppm mercury (as methylmercury) in the diet has a harmful effect on mallard reproductive success.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, Laurel, MD
• OSTI ID: 6300554
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 11:4; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560305* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology-- Vertebrates-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMALS
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIRDS
DUCKS
ELEMENTS
FOWL
MERCURY
MERCURY COMPOUNDS
METALS
METHYLMERCURY
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC MERCURY COMPOUNDS
REPRODUCTIVE DISORDERS
VERTEBRATES