Uptake and excretion of fenitrothion by clams and mussels

A review of laboratory and field studies, and results of controlled laboratory exposures and gas-chromatographic analysis by the authors, show that the organophosphate pesticide fenitrothion has a relatively low uptake and a relatively high excretion rate constant and, therefore, a low accumulation...

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Published in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1979-08, Vol.22 (6), p.800-806
Main Authors: McLeese, D W, Zitko, V, Sergeant, D B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bivalvia - metabolism
Fenitrothion - metabolism
Kinetics
Time Factors
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Summary:A review of laboratory and field studies, and results of controlled laboratory exposures and gas-chromatographic analysis by the authors, show that the organophosphate pesticide fenitrothion has a relatively low uptake and a relatively high excretion rate constant and, therefore, a low accumulation coefficient in clams and mussels. It is suggested that concentrations of fenitrothion in water of about 001 mg per litre or less are not likely to result in significant contamination, although, because of the persistence of the insecticide in sediments, an accidental spill may cause considerable contamination.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/BF02027028