Comparison of game-farm and wild-strain mallard ducks in accumulation of methylmercury

Author(s)
Heinz, Gary H.
Year
Article Title
Comparison of game-farm and wild-strain mallard ducks in accumulation of methylmercury
Volume
3
Pages
379-386
Start Page Number
379
Final Page
386
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Species: Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos)
Chemical Toxicity Endpoint Type Endpoint Description Endpoint Value Sample Size Life Cycle Stage Study Duration Type
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-EXP IND - accumulation range of mean Hg (ppm wet-weight) concentrations in wild-strain males and females 0.51-0.54 ppm blood, 2.07-2.41 ppm kidney, 2.35-2.26 ppm liver, 0.74-0.97 ppm breast muscle, 0.47-0.51 ppm brain, 0.88 ppm eggs @ 0.5 ppm in diet 6-9 (9 breeding pairs/dose) Adult approx. 7 mo Toxicity Factor Datasets
OEHHA California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment