Methylmercury: Reproductive and behavioral effects on three generations of mallard ducks

Author(s)
Heinz, Gary H.
Year
Article Title
Methylmercury: Reproductive and behavioral effects on three generations of mallard ducks
Volume
43
Issue
2
Pages
394-401
Start Page Number
394
Final Page
401
Review

Datapoints

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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 mean concentration of Hg in tissues (ranges are for 3 generations) ppm, wet wt: 0.79-0.86 (egg); 0.89-1.62 (liver); 1.52-1.82 (kidney); 9.03-11.17 (primary feathers); 0.67-0.83 (breast muscle); 0.44-0.59 (brain); 0.51-0.65 (ovary) 3-14 birds/tissue x generation group Adult 3 generations Toxicity Factor Datasets
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - whole animal body weight versus controls no effect 14 pairs/group Adult 3 generations Toxicity Factor Datasets
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - behavioral effects food consumption versus controls increased in 2nd generation 14 pairs/group Adult 3 generations Toxicity Factor Datasets
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-REPRO - physiology eggshell thickness versus controls decreased in 3rd generation 14 pairs/group Adult 3 generations Toxicity Factor Datasets
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-REPRO - behavior proportion of eggs laid outside nestbox increased in 2nd generation 14 pairs/group Adult 3 generations Toxicity Factor Datasets
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-REPRO - reproductive success hatchability and duckling survival versus controls no effect 14 pairs/group Juvenile 3 generations Toxicity Factor Datasets
METHYLMERCURY DICYANDIAMIDE TOX-REPRO - development proportion of ducklings responding to approach and avoidance stimuli decreased in 3rd generation 14 pairs/group Juvenile 3 generations Toxicity Factor Datasets
OEHHA California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment