Brain lesions in mallard ducklings from parents fed methylmercury

Author(s)
Heinz, Gary H. and Louis N. Locke
Year
Article Title
Brain lesions in mallard ducklings from parents fed methylmercury
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
9-17
Start Page Number
9
Final Page
17
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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-REPRO - reproductive success duckling survival decreased @ 3 ppm Not Reported Juvenile 2 yr Toxicity Factor Datasets
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-REPRO - development incidence of brain lesions (demyelination, necrosis, neuronal shrinkage) increased @ 3 ppm 3-11 ducklings/group Juvenile 2 yr Toxicity Factor Datasets

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