Distribution of 238Pu in tissues of fish from the canal in Miamisburg, Ohio.
The 238Pu concentrations of various tissues were measured for seven species of freshwater fish from an ecosystem containing elevated levels of 238Pu. The highest levels of 238Pu were found in the gastrointestinal tracts and gills, while the lowest levels were found in muscle tissue. A rapid uptake of 238Pu was observed for hatchery bluegills introduced into this system. High plutonium concentrations in the gastrointestinal tracts and gills suggest that these organs are potential uptake sites. The presence of 238Pu in certain tissues (liver, gonads, bone, and muscle) indicates that there is translocation of 238Pu from the uptake sites.
D000818:Animals; D005399:Fishes / Q000378:metabolism*; D009820:Ohio; D009928:Organ Specificity; D011005:Plutonium / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D014873:Water Pollutants; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical
D014873:Water Pollutants; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D011005:Plutonium