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Evolution of cadmium resistance in Daphnia magna.
Environmental toxicology and chemistry - 1 Sept 2005
Ward Timothy J, Robinson William E
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A diverse laboratory population of Daphnia magna Straus was established by combining individuals from eight sources. Artificial selection for increased resistance to the acute toxic effects of cadmium was performed, and after eight generations, the average median effective concentration increased from 61 to 180 microg/L. No differences in life span, offspring production, time to first brood, number of offspring...
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