Chronic toxicity and accumulation of uranium in the aquatic invertebrate <i>Chironomus tentans</i>

<p>Northern Saskatchewan is home to several active uranium (U) mines. Discharges of U to the aquatic environment during mining operations may produce measurable increases in U levels that could pose a potential hazard for aquatic organisms. Aqueous U toxicity has been investigated in a number...

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Main Author: Muscatello, Jorgelina Rosa
Other Authors: Waite, Don
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2012
Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-05242012-131144/