| Literature DB >> 9327578 |
M L Labare1, S L Coon, C Matthias, R M Weiner.
Abstract
The toxic effects of dissolved versus bioconcentrated tributyl tin (TBT) on oyster larvae were compared. Water column TBT levels, which had no effect in solution, inhibited natural attachment and metamorphosis of oyster larvae on bottom surfaces due to bioconcentration by biofilms. This mechanism should be considered when evaluating heavy metal toxicity in the environment.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9327578 PMCID: PMC168725 DOI: 10.1128/aem.63.10.4107-4110.1997
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792