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Signs of adaptation to trace metal contamination in a common urban bird.
The Science of the total environment - 10 Feb 2019
Andrew Samuel C, Taylor Mark Patrick, Lundregan Sarah, Lien Sigbjørn, Jensen Henrik, Griffith Simon C
Abstract excerpt
Metals and metalloids at elevated concentrations can be toxic to both humans and wildlife. In particular, lead exposure can act as a stressor to wildlife and cause negative effects on fitness. Any ability to adapt to stress caused by the negative effects of trace metal exposure would be beneficial for species living in contaminated environments. However, mechanisms for responding adaptively to metal contamination...
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