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Petroleum: Effects on mallard egg hatchability

January 1, 1978

Effect on mallard embryos of eggshell applications of varying amounts of No. 2 fuel oil, South Louisiana crude oil, Kuwait crude oil, and a paraffin mixture. Measured survival and hatching weight.

Publication Year 1978
Title Petroleum: Effects on mallard egg hatchability
Authors Robert C. Szaro, P.H. Albers, N. C. Coon
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Wildlife Management
Index ID 5221420
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center