Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems (1981)

Chapter: ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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Suggested Citation: "ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LETHAL + SEMILETHAL FREQUENCIES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF LETHALS IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER NATURAL POPULATIONS AS A MONITORING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL MUTAGENS IN THE ENVIRONMENT." National Research Council. 1981. Working Papers Prepared as Background for Testing for Effects of Chemicals on Ecosystems. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/19667.
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