Table 3.
Chemical mass-balance for each medium dose fish from which both expired water and urine data were obtained.
| Fish | Delivered dose (μg) | Renal excretion (μg) | Branchial excretion (μg) | Mass remaining in body (μg) | Mass balance (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 113.2 | 22.9 | 24.5 | 72.0 | 105.6 |
| M3* | 103.4 | 21.2 | 14.9 | 39.9 | 73.4 |
| M7 | 98.9 | 43.1 | 16.6 | 25.0 | 85.6 |
| MS | 118.8 | 28.5 | 17.4 | 98.5 | 121.5 |
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| Mean ± SD | 108.6 ± 9.0 | 28.9 ± 10.0 | 18.3 ± 4.3 | 58.8 ± 32.9 | 96.5 ± 21.3 |
0–24 h branchial excretion only