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Use of carbonyl iron to induce iron loading in the musselMytilus edulis

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  1. School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Murdoch University, 6150, Murdoch, Western Australia

    N. Bootsma & D. J. Macey

  2. School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Murdoch University, 6150, Murdoch, Western Australia

    J. Webb

  3. 60 Vincent Street, 6009, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia

    V. Talbot

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Bootsma, N., Macey, D.J., Webb, J. et al. Use of carbonyl iron to induce iron loading in the musselMytilus edulis . Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 44, 205–209 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01700137

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