Tributyltin in scottish sea lochs, as indicated by degree of imposex in the dogwhelk, Nucella lapillus (L.)

The development of male characteristics (termed imposex) in females of the dogwhelk Nucella lapillus is a sensitive indicator of tributyltin contamination. In Lochs Crinan, Laxford and Sween on the west coast of Scotland, observations of this effect and of the accumulation of tin in female dogwhelks...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Marine pollution bulletin 1987, Vol.18 (7), p.400-404
Hauptverfasser:	Davies, I.M., Bailey, S.K., Moore, D.C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Exact sciences and technology Marine Natural water pollution Nucella lapillus Pollution Seawaters, estuaries Water treatment and pollution
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