Accumulation of sediment-bound PCBs by fiddler crabs

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01623553· OSTI ID:5649861

Clark, J R; Patrick, Jr, J M; Moore, J C; Forester, J

The primary objective of this research was to characterize rates of PCB uptake and depuration by fiddler crabs in a simulated spoil bank habitat that contained PCBs in weathered sediment. Also, the authors examined whether the concentration of PCBs in substrates affected bioaccumulation by mixing PCB-laden sediments with clean sand. In a pilot study, they tested Uca pugilator, an inhabitant of relatively dry and sandy areas, and U. minax, which inhabits wetter and muddier substrates, to determine if species differ in PCB uptake and depuration rates.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Gulf Breeze, FL
• OSTI ID: 5649861
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 36:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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