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Bioaccumulation of benzo(a)pyrene from sediment by fathead minnows: Effects of organic content, resuspension, and metabolism

Conference · · American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA)
OSTI ID:6530237
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  1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN (USA)
It is the objective of this research to examine the interaction of chemical and biological variables that influence the uptake and accumulation of a model contaminant, BaP, by the fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas. Specifically, we examine effects of the organic carbon content (OC) of the sediment on partitioning of BaP into the water and on the rate of ingestion of contaminated sediment, the effect of bioturbation of sediment by fish on the aqueous concentration of BaP in the water column, and the apparent increase in the rate of elimination of BaP in fish receiving higher levels of exposure to BaP from sediment and water.
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6530237
Report Number(s):
CONF-900402--
Conference Information:
Journal Name: American Chemical Society, Division of Environmental Chemistry, Preprints; (USA) Journal Volume: 30:1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English