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A survey of Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Cr, As, and Se in earthworms and soil from diverse sites

January 1, 1987

Earthworms and soils were collected from 20 diverse sites in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and were analyzed for Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Cr, As, and Se. Correlation coefficients relating concentrations of the elements in earthworms to concentrations in soil were low (−0.20

Publication Year 1987
Title A survey of Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Cr, As, and Se in earthworms and soil from diverse sites
DOI 10.1007/BF00396605
Authors W. N. Beyer, E.J. Cromartie
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Index ID 5222217
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
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