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Maternal transfer of perfluoroalkyl substances in hooded seals.

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Published in 2017 at "Environmental toxicology and chemistry"

DOI: 10.1002/etc.3623

Abstract: The role of milk in the transfer of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) to offspring is not well known in wildlife. Eight PFASs were quantified in plasma and milk in mother-pup pairs of hooded seals (Cystophora cristata)… read more here.

Keywords: milk; pfass; hooded seals; transfer perfluoroalkyl ... See more keywords
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A histological study of the skin, hair follicles and moult of the hooded seal (Cystophora cristata [Erxleben, 1777])

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Published in 2018 at "Polar Research"

DOI: 10.1080/17518369.2017.1419906

Abstract: ABSTRACT The aims of this study were to (1) provide a general description of the hooded seal’s integument; (2) diagnose hair follicle activity stages and develop a chronology for the annual moult within the different… read more here.

Keywords: hair follicle; moult; hooded seal; hair follicles ... See more keywords