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Effect of ultra ULV fenitrothion spraying on brain cholinesterase activity in forest songbirds

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  1. Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, P.O. Box 400, E3B 4Z9, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

    D. G. Busby, P. A. Pearce & N. R. Garrity

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Busby, D.G., Pearce, P.A. & Garrity, N.R. Effect of ultra ULV fenitrothion spraying on brain cholinesterase activity in forest songbirds. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 39, 304–311 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01689422

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