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Possible effect of sedimentary phosphorus on the accumulation of lead inMytilus edulis

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  1. Environmental and Resource Studies, Trent University, K9J 7B8, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    B. P. Bourgoin

  2. Geology Department, McMaster University, L8S 4M1, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    M. J. Risk

  3. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Institut Maurice Lamontagne, XOE OTO, Mont Joli, Québec, Canada

    A. E. Aitken

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Bourgoin, B.P., Risk, M.J. & Aitken, A.E. Possible effect of sedimentary phosphorus on the accumulation of lead inMytilus edulis . Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 43, 635–640 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01701946

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