A Whole Species Approach to Methyl Mercury Toxicity

Methyl mercury’s toxicity has been widely studied for its effects on both terrestrial and aquatic systems. Efforts have focused on the effects of methyl mercury on specific biological systems and processes, based on single species assays; and its biomagnification through the trophic web, using multi-species assays. These approaches are functional in establishing the toxicity of methyl mercury within set parameters, but do not allow an accurate assessment of its total impact on a single …showed first 75 words of 1913 total…

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