Cadmium levels in young coots originating from industrial and agricultural regions of North-Middle Poland

• Autorzy: Szarek J , Felsmann M.Z. , Markiewicz K. , Markiewicz E. , Felsmann M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper presents results of research determining cadmium levels in livers of 48 coots (Fulica atra) aged 5-6 months, originating from industrial (Bydgoszcz) and agricultural (Znin) areas. Studies were carried out in 1993-1995. The results of the investigation show a decrease in the amounts of the analysed cadmium in birds from Bydgoszcz region (from 0.04 mg/kg to 0.03 mg/kg wet mass), while there was an increase of this metal in coots nesting in the area close to Znin (from 0.03 mg/kg to 0.04 mg/kg). Increasing cadmium levels in Znin region indicate a potential threat to the birds inhabiting this area. This statement was confirmed by the fact that coots stayed in the Znin neighbourhood for 5-6 months only. The highest cadmium level in the liver was 0.05 mg/kg.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

agricultural region; Poland; young coot; cadmium level; liver; coot; industrial region

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 2001
• Tom: 10
• Numer: 6
• Opis fizyczny: p.489-491,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Szarek J

• University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 13, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland

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Felsmann M.Z.

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Markiewicz K.

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Markiewicz E.

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Felsmann M.

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