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Patterns of Fluctuating Asymmetry and Shape Variation in Chironomus riparius (Diptera, Chironomidae) Exposed to Nonylphenol or Lead

Deformities and fluctuating asymmetry in chironomid larvae have been proposed as sensitive indicators of biological stress and are commonly used to assess the ecological impact of human activities. In particular, they have been associated in Chironomus riparius, the most commonly used species, with...

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Autores principales: Arambourou, Hélène, Beisel, Jean-Nicolas, Branchu, Philippe, Debat, Vincent
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3487765/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23133660
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0048844