Occurrence of imposex in Thais haemastoma: possible evidence of environmental contamination derived from organotin compounds in Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, Brazil

Occurrence of imposex in Thais haemastoma: possible evidence of environmental contamination derived from organotin compounds in Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza, Brazil

There are indications that the widespread use of organotin compounds (TBT and TPT) as antifoulings, as stabilizers in plastic and as pesticides, has severely affected several species of marine organisms. The most striking effect of TBT and TPT as hormonal disruptors is the development of male organs...

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Main Authors: Fernandez Marcos Antonio, Limaverde Aricelso Maia, Castro Italo Braga de, Almeida Ana Cristina Martins, Wagener Angela de Luca Rebello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz 2002-01-01
Series:Cadernos de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
Organotin Compounds
Thais haemastoma
Imposex
Endocrine Disruptors
Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-311X2002000200011

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