A pharmacokinetic study of p, p'-DDT and its metaolites during flight of the White-crowned sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys

Historical use of DDT has led to the bioaccumulation of DDT and its metabolites in wildlife. Avian species have proven to be particularly susceptible. DDE-induced eggshell thinning has resulted in dramatic declines of many top-level predators such as the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, and brown pelic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Scollon, Edward J
Format: Doctoral or Postdoctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Texas Tech University 2003
Subjects:
DDT (Insecticide)
White-crowned sparrow
Pesticides > Environmental aspects
Pharmacokinetics
Lubbock
peregrine falcon
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2346/13099

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