Publications by authors named "Macyn G Willingham"
Environ Toxicol Chem
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Methyl mercury (MeHg) contamination in aquatic systems poses health risks to wildlife and humans, particularly affecting riparian spiders that feed on contaminated insects.
- This study investigated how ecosystem contamination levels, spider taxon, and body size influence MeHg concentrations in four spider genera from two different rivers with varying mercury contamination.
- Findings indicate that while the four spider taxa can serve as indicators of MeHg contamination, their use should be tailored based on the specific effects of contamination level, taxon type, and spider size.
