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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Tributyltin (Tributylstannane)
Study details
Groupmollusc
OrganismNucella lapilus (Dogwhelk), female
Tissue
AgeAdult
InVivoIn vivo
LabField
Flow
Duration
RouteEnvironmental contamination
Temperature
Concentration200-1400 ng Sn/g dry weight
NotesConcentrations in female tissue
Described effects
Effect on androgen: Increased inicidence of imposex
Literature references
Quintela, M., Barreiro, R., Ruiz, J.M.(2000). The use of Nucella lapillus (L.) transplanted in cages to monitor tributyltin (TBT) pollution.Sci. Total Environ., 247: 227-237
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
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