| Abstract: | Substantial carbonate deposits were observed on rectrices of Ruddy Ducks (Oxyura jamaicensis) collected during 1982-1984 on evaporation ponds in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Carbonate deposits were composed of about 75% aragonite and 25% calcite, both polymorphous forms of CaCO3. Significantly more carbonate deposits were observed on Ruddy Ducks as length of exposure to agricultural drain water increased, during the 1983-1984 field season when salt concentrations in the ponds were higher, and in certain evaporation-pond systems. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 1001549 |
| Citation Author: | Euliss, N. H., Jr.; Jarvis, R. L.; Gilmer, D. S. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Condor |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 803-806 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Carbonate deposition on tail feathers of ruddy ducks using evaporation ponds; 1989; Article; Journal; Condor; Euliss, N. H., Jr.; Jarvis, R. L.; Gilmer, D. S. |
| Citation Start Page: | 803 |
| Citation Volume: | 91 |
| Citation Year: | 1989 |
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| Text: | Carbonate deposition on tail feathers of ruddy ducks using evaporation ponds; 1989; Article; Journal; Condor; Euliss, N. H., Jr.; Jarvis, R. L.; Gilmer, D. S. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 1989 00:00 -0600 |
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