Ingestion of petroleum by breeding mallard ducks: Some effects on neonatal progeny

Author(s)
Gorsline, J. and W.N. Holmes
Year
Article Title
Ingestion of petroleum by breeding mallard ducks: Some effects on neonatal progeny
Volume
11
Pages
147-153
Start Page Number
147
Final Page
153
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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
CRUDE OILS TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - cellular/biochemical effects hepatic microsomal naphthalene metabolism (nmol/min/mg protein), compared to control, in adult females and in neonatal ducklings hatched from eggs laid by females (1% Prudhoe Bay dose level was not significantly different for neonates). increase @ 1% and 3% 6 adults/dose; 5-20 neonates/dose Adult NR Toxicity Factor Datasets

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