Organochlorine pesticides in squamate reptiles from southern Arizona, USA.
Bull Environ Contam Toxicol
; 90(6): 654-9, 2013 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-23546687
ABSTRACT
Despite recognition of the lack of reptile ecotoxicology data, the taxon remains poorly studied. Contaminant body burdens are useful in demonstrating exposures to contaminants do occur and may provide insight regarding risks. The purpose of this study was to determine organochlorine pesticide burdens in various tissues of terrestrial reptiles opportunistically collected in Arizona. Heptachlor, DDE, and endrin were the most common analytes detected in fat samples. Liver samples contained methoxychlor and heptachlor at greater frequency than other organochlorines. Investigations into chronic low-level exposures are rare for reptiles and research is needed to determine critical body residues associated with adverse impacts.
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Assunto principal:
Serpentes
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Resíduos de Praguicidas
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Hidrocarbonetos Clorados
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Lagartos
Limite:
Animals
País como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article