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Bioaccumulation of butyltin compounds by mussels in harbours

1989; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 1; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/09542299.1989.11083117

ISSN

2047-6523

Autores

Y. K. Chau, P. Τ. S. Wong, G. A. Bengert, J. Yaromich,

Tópico(s)

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

Resumo

The bioaccumulation of butyltin compounds by freshwater mussels (Elliptio complanata) from contaminated sediments has been investigated in the laboratory and in the field in Oshawa and Whitby Harbours in Ontario. Tributyltin (TBT) was concentrated by mussels to higher concentrations in Whitby Harbour than in Oshawa Harbour. Concentrations of TBT in mussels and rates of accumulation related positively to the concentration of TBT in sediment.

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