| Abstract: | Ecological and toxicological aspects of zinc in the environment are reviewed with emphasis on natural resources. Subtopics include sources and uses; chemical and biochemical properties; carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity; background concentrations in biological and nonbiological compartments; effects of zinc deficiency; toxic and sublethal effects on terrestrial plants and invertebrates, aquatic organisms, birds, and mammals; and recommendations for the protection of sensitive resources. |
| Genre: | Book chapter |
| ProdID: | 5210784 |
| Citation Author: | Eisler, R. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Editor: | Cheremisinoff, Paul N. (editor) |
| Citation End Page: | 537 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Ecological Issues and Environmental Impact Assessment |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | xiii, 802 |
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| Citation Publisher: | Gulf Publishing Company |
| Citation Series: | Advances in Environmental Control Technology series. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Zinc hazards to plants and animals with emphasis on fishery and wildlife resources; 1997; Book chapter; Ecological Issues and Environmental Impact Assessment; Eisler, R. |
| Citation Start Page: | 443 |
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| Citation Year: | 1997 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Zinc hazards to plants and animals with emphasis on fishery and wildlife resources; 1997; Book chapter; Ecological Issues and Environmental Impact Assessment; Eisler, R. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:23 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Gulf Publishing Company |
