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Scoliosis can be produced by embryonic exposure to many different kinds of
contaminants, including lead, mercury and a variety of pesticides. It is
one of the most common responses of fish embryos to teratogenic chemicals.
1880's: "There's lots of good fish in the sea" W.S. Gilbert
1990's: Many fish stocks depleted due to overfishing, habitat loss,
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Judith S. Weis Department of Biological Sciences
Rutgers Univ. Newark NJ 07102 [log in to unmask]
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