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Accumulation of persistent organic pollutants in Tasmanian platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)

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posted on 2023-05-16, 13:33 authored by Munday, BL, Niall Stewart, Sodergren, A
Tailfat samples were collected from 56 platypuses, 38 male and 18 female in Tasmania. No statistically significant, nor apparent, differences between the sexes were found for tailfat lipid levels and DDT and its metabolites, Lindane and PCB concentrations in tailfat lipid. Apparently - but not statistically - significantly different levels of DDT and its metabolites, Lindane and PCB concentrations were found in animals from different geographic regions of the State. Higher concentrations of DDT and its metabolites and Lindane were related to the intensity of agricultural activity and elevated PCB levels were mainly found in animals from zones with industrial and hydroelectric developments. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Publication title

Environmental Pollution

Volume

120

Pagination

233-237

ISSN

0269-7491

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Elsevier Sci. Ltd.

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Repository Status

  • Restricted

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Other environmental management not elsewhere classified

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