Upward mercury transfer by anecic earthworms in a contaminated soil

Volume: 91, Pages: 32 - 37
Published: Mar 1, 2019
Abstract
Mercury (Hg) is a contaminant of global importance but its fate and impact in soils is overlooked. Earthworms are responsible for soil bioturbation but their interaction with Hg is poorly described. This study was conducted on a Hg contaminated site in Switzerland. The objectives were to determine the Hg tolerance of Lumbricus terrestris and Aporrectodea nocturna, and their capability to redistribute Hg from deep contaminated soil layers to...
Paper Details
Title
Upward mercury transfer by anecic earthworms in a contaminated soil
Published Date
Mar 1, 2019
Volume
91
Pages
32 - 37
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