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Bivalves, oysters, mussels, and clams are important constituents of riverine and estuarine ecosystems. Their shells and soft tissues provide information on the environments in which they live. Since they are filter feeders, they also are factors in improving water quality through removal of particulate matter from the water column. Finally, they are a valuable food source that has substantial economic value. Hence, characterization of shells and soft tissues is useful for improved understanding of these factors. Here, we used X-ray microprobes and computed microtomography facilities at the Brookhaven National Synchrotron Light Source to investigate elemental distributions in bivalves taken from locations around New York, Washington, DC, and New Orleans, LA. The results form the initial basis for compilation of a database of relevant parameters that can serve for tracking environmental changes and for assessing toxicity of particular metals. The work was enabled by active collaboration with students from the several regions, community groups, and research scientists. The collaboration was facilitated through use of web conferencing between Brookhaven National Laboratory and the varied locations.
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477-481
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2009-02
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973-5000, USA
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY 11973-5000, USA
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- Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8661, USA
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- Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8661, USA
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- Gowanus Dredgers' Community Oyster Garden, Brooklyn NY, 11215, USA
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- Sayville High School, West Sayville, NY 11796, USA
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- Sayville High School, West Sayville, NY 11796, USA
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- Sayville High School, West Sayville, NY 11796, USA
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- Sayville High School, West Sayville, NY 11796, USA
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- Sayville High School, West Sayville, NY 11796, USA
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- Syosset High School, Syosset, NY 11791-3200, USA
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- Syosset High School, Syosset, NY 11791-3200, USA
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- Syosset High School, Syosset, NY 11791-3200, USA
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- Syosset High School, Syosset, NY 11791-3200, USA
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- Syosset High School, Syosset, NY 11791-3200, USA
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- Syosset High School, Syosset, NY 11791-3200, USA
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- Southampton High School, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
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- Southampton High School, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
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- Washington Mathematics Science And Technology Public Charter High School, Washington, DC 20003, USA
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- NY Harbor School, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
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- Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana 70126, USA
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