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Title: Hepatic and renal trace element concentrations in American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) following chronic dietary exposure to coal fly ash contaminated prey

Journal Article · · Environmental Pollution

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Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1341457
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 22705980
Journal Information:
Environmental Pollution, Journal Name: Environmental Pollution Journal Issue: C Vol. 214; ISSN 0269-7491
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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