Petroleum-derived naphthenic acids disrupt hormone-dependent sexual behaviours in male Western clawed frogs
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DOI: 10.1093/conphys/coac030
Abstract: Naphthenic acids (NAs) in petroleum pollute aquatic environments and can disrupt hormone activity. Male frogs exposed to NAs had disrupted testicular function and suppressed mating behaviours, despite appearing otherwise healthy. These effects were reversed after… read more here.
Keywords: petroleum derived; hormone dependent; derived naphthenic; acids disrupt ... See more keywords