Effects of sublethal copper exposure on behavior and growth of Rana pipiens tadpoles.

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol

Institute of Applied Sciences, University of North Texas, 1704 West Mulberry, Denton, TX 76203-0559, USA.

Published: April 2004

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