| Organochlorine residues in two Norwegian puffin (Fratercula arctica) colonies. | |
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PMID: 6084067 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Residue levels of the chlorinated hydrocarbons hexachlorobenzene (HCB), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), alpha-, beta-, and gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), oxychlordane, trans-nonachlor, aldrin, and dieldrin in adult puffins (Fratercula arctica) from two colonies in Norway (Røst 67 degrees 30'N and Hornøy 70 degrees 20'N) showing differences in breeding performance were compared in 1982. Furthermore, residue levels in puffin chicks from Røst in 1982, when breeding failed totally, were compared with the corresponding levels in 1983, when breeding was successful. Residue levels of chlorinated hydrocarbons were also measured in eggs from Røst 1982. An autoradiographic study of the distribution of [14C]HCB in adult puffins and chicks from Røst 1982 was included. In general, organochlorine contamination was low, and the results are interpreted to eliminate the organochlorines as a serious factor for impaired reproduction in the Røst colony. Significant differences between the two colonies are discussed in relation to geographical and nutritional aspects. The finding of significantly higher levels of organochlorines in organ tissue from puffin chicks from Røst in 1982 compared to the corresponding levels in 1983 may reflect the dramatic difference in nutritional status between the two years. |
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Authors:
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K Ingebrigtsen; J U Skaare; S W Teigen |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of toxicology and environmental health Volume: 14 ISSN: 0098-4108 ISO Abbreviation: J Toxicol Environ Health Publication Date: 1984 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-03-21 Completed Date: 1985-03-21 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7513622 Medline TA: J Toxicol Environ Health Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 813-28 Citation Subset: IM |
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Age Factors Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Animals Autoradiography Birds / metabolism* Body Burden Dichlorodiphenyl Dichloroethylene / analysis Eggs / analysis Environmental Pollutants / analysis* Female Hexachlorobenzene / analysis Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / analysis* Lindane / analysis Male Microsomes, Liver / enzymology Pesticide Residues / analysis* Polychlorinated Biphenyls / analysis Sex Factors |
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0/Environmental Pollutants; 0/Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated; 0/Pesticide Residues; 0/Polychlorinated Biphenyls; 118-74-1/Hexachlorobenzene; 58-89-9/Lindane; 72-55-9/Dichlorodiphenyl Dichloroethylene |
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