Initial indications of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure in Saskatchewan common loons
Mercury (Hg) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are global pollutants known for their toxicity to wildlife. Because of their trophic position, common loons (Gavia immer (Brünnich 1764)) are excellent indicators of environmental quality. In 2014 and 2015, tissue samples of ten adult common l...
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| Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
2018-09-01
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| Series: | FACETS |
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| Online Access: | http://www.facetsjournal.com/doi/full/10.1139%2Ffacets-2018-0009 |