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Absence of histopathological response to cadmium in gill and digestive diverticula of the mussel,Mytilus edulis

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  1. Department of Medicine, Austin Hospital, University of Melbourne, 3084, Heidelberg, Victoria

    A. S. Giraud, L. K. Webster & N. D. Yeomans

  2. Marine Science Laboratories, P.O. Box 114, 3225, Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia

    J. G. Fabris & L. C. Collett

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Giraud, A.S., Webster, L.K., Fabris, J.G. et al. Absence of histopathological response to cadmium in gill and digestive diverticula of the mussel,Mytilus edulis . Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 36, 146–149 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01623487

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