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

Abstract

Selective review and synthesis of the technical literature on copper and copper salts in the environment and their effects primarily on fishes, birds, mammals, terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, and other natural resources. The subtopics include copper sources and uses; chemical and biochemical properties; concentrations of copper in field collections of abiotic materials and living organisms; effects of copper deficiency; lethal and sublethal effects on terrestrial plants and invertebrates, aquzatic organisms, birds, and mammals, including effects on survival, growth, reproduction, behavior, metabolism, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and teratogenicity; proposed criteria for the protection of human health and sensitive natural resources; and recommendations for additional research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA347472

Entities

People

  • Ronald Eisler

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology