Molybdenum Hazards to Fish, Wildlife, and Invertebrates: A Synoptic Review.

Abstract

Ecological and toxicological aspects of molybdenum (Mo) in the environment are briefly reviewed, with emphasis on fish and wildlife. Subtopics include sources and uses, chemical properties, mode of action, background concentrations in biological and nonbiological samples, and lethal and sublethal effects on terrestrial plants and invertebrates, aquatic organisms, birds, and mammals. Current recommendations for Mo and the protection of sensitive living resources are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA322832

Entities

People

  • Ronald Eisler

Organizations

  • Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Birds
  • Body Weight
  • Cells
  • Cervidae
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Fish
  • Rodents
  • Vegetables
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Metallurgy
  • Systems Analysis and Design