Genetic variation in the enzyme esterase, bioaccumulation and life history traits in the earthworm Lumbricus rubellus from a metal contaminated area, Avonmouth, England

Earthworms, Lumbricus rubellus, were collected in three successive years, 1997, 1998 and 1999 from 5, 6 and 4 sites, respectively, along a metal gradient near a smelter at Avonmouth, England. In total 271 worms were collected, 47 in 1997, 97 in 1998, and 127 in 1999. The worms were analysed for the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ecotoxicology (London, England). - 1992. - 13(2004), 8 vom: 14. Nov., Seite 773-86
1. Verfasser: Simonsen, Vibeke (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Scott-Fordsmand, Janeck J
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2004
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Ecotoxicology (London, England)
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Metals, Heavy Soil Pollutants Esterases EC 3.1.-