Effects of methylmercury on approach and avoidance behavior of mallard ducklings

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01685179· OSTI ID:7196873

Heinz, G

Methylmercury dicyandiamide (Morsodren) was given to adult Mallard ducks as 0.5 ppM and 3 ppM at feed. Behavior of offspring was monitored by observing response to a recorded maternal call. No significant differences were observed between subjects and controls. However, the ducklings from the mercury fed adults were hyper-responsive to fright stimulus and seemed to exhibit less searching behavior when responding to the maternal call. (JWP)

• Research Organization: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD
• OSTI ID: 7196873
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 13:5; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AGRICULTURAL WASTES
ANIMALS
BEHAVIOR
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIRDS
DUCKS
FOWL
METHYLMERCURY
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC MERCURY COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION
SOLID WASTES
VERTEBRATES
WASTES
WATER POLLUTION