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Changes in intracellular free amino acids (FAA) in gill, mantle and adductor muscle tissue of the caged mussel, Elliptio complanata, exposed to contaminated environments / by K.E. Day, J.L. Metcalfe and...: En13-5/89-104E-PDF

"Intracellular tissue concentrations of free amino acids (FAA) were monitored in caged mussels (Elliptio complanata) exposed in situ for 27-29 d and 77-79 d to various point and non-point sources of pollution in the Yamaska River watershed (Quebec, Canada). Total concentrations of FAA (nmol/mg wet weight) increased above background or control levels in both mantle and adductor muscle tissue at sites impacted by agricultural runoff and urban effluent froni municipal sewage and light industries"--Abstract.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Environment Canada.
  • National Water Research Institute (Canada). Rivers Research Branch.
  • Canada Centre for Inland Waters.
TitleChanges in intracellular free amino acids (FAA) in gill, mantle and adductor muscle tissue of the caged mussel, Elliptio complanata, exposed to contaminated environments / by K.E. Day, J.L. Metcalfe and S.P. Batchelor.
Series title
  • NWRI contribution ; 89-104
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • "RRB-89-23."
  • Title from cover.
  • Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
  • Includes bibliographical references.
  • Includes abstract and management perspective in English and French.
Publishing information
  • Burlington, Ontario : National Water Research Institute, Rivers Research Branch, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, March 1989.
Author / Contributor
  • Day, Kristin E. (Kristin Elizabeth)author.
  • Metcalfe-Smith, J. L. (Janice L.)author.
  • Batchelor, Suzanne P., author.
Description1 online resource (36 pages, 14 unnumbered pages) : map.
Catalogue number
  • En13-5/89-104E-PDF
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