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

Tuberville, Tracey D.; Scott, David E.; Metts, Brian S.; Finger, Jr., John W.; Hamilton, Matthew T.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2016.04.003

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

Journal Article · 30 June 2016 · Environmental Pollution

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2016.04.003 · OSTI ID:1341457

Tuberville, Tracey D.; Scott, David E.; Metts, Brian S.; Finger, Jr., John W.; Hamilton, Matthew T.

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