Description of Fundulus Heteroclitus Ventilatory Data and Water Quality Parameters: A Feasibility Study for Predicting Toxic Pfiesteria Piscicida and P. Piscicida-Like Events in Estuarine Environments

Abstract

Fundulus heteroclitus ventilatory data and water quality were collected from the Transquaking River of Maryland's Eastern Shore during a non-Pftesteria piscicida event. It is anticipated that a fish ventilatory model reflecting association with water quality parameters can be used as a surveillance strategy in predicting future P. poscicida and P. piscicida-like events.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA434833

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  • Timothy A. Kluchinsky Jr.

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  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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