Accession Number:

AD0652852

Title:

AN ECOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS OF CACODYLIC ACID ON SELECTED FAUNA AND FLORA.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept., 23 Apr-26 Jul 65,

Corporate Author:

VITRO CORP OF AMERICA EGLIN AFB FLA VITRO SERVICES DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Oliver,Kelly H. , Jr.
• Parsons,Gary H.
• Huffstetler,C. T.

Report Date:

1966-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

31.0

Abstract:

A study was made of the effects of cacodylic acid on the flora and fauna of specific ecotones. Approximate lethal dosages have been determined for specific plants and animals under certain conditions. The five ecotones, sandhills, hammock, grasslands, pond and stream, are briefly characterized and the effects of cacodylic acid on the inhabitants of each are summarized. Author

Descriptors:

• *ARSENIC COMPOUNDS
• *HERBICIDES
• ECOLOGY
• AGRICULTURE
• TOXICITY
• TREES
• VERTEBRATES
• AMPHIBIANS
• REPTILES
• BIRDS
• MAMMALS
• GRASSES
• ALGAE
• OXYGEN
• FISHES
• TOXIC TOLERANCES
• DOSAGE
• FORESTRY

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Toxicology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE