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Lindane (gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane)
Study details
Groupbird
OrganismAnas platyrhynchos domesticus (Domestic duck)
Tissue
AgeAdult, laying
InVivoIn vivo
LabLaboratory
Flow
Duration8 weeks
RouteFood
Temperature
Concentration20 mg/kg body weight
NotesDosing daily, twice and thrice a week
Described effects
Effect on anti-estrogen: Dosing daily and thrice aweek: 18-21% egg shell thinning
Literature references
Chakravarty, S., Lahiri, P.(1986). Effect of Lindane on Eggshell Characteristics and Calcium Level in the Domestic Duck.Toxicology, 42: 245-258
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
For queries about the data, please contact Colin Janssen or Tim Verslycke .
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