Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Species with Potential to Remove Heavy Metals from Stormwater

Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Species with Potential to Remove Heavy Metals from Stormwater. By: Asa Fritioff & Maria Greger Department of Botany Stockholm University Source: International Journal of Phytoremediation Date Published: May 3 rd , 2003

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HEAVY METALS

HEAVY METALS. Introduction. Heavy metals are toxic to human health Most common heavy metals are lead(Pb), mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) and arsenic(As) Indoor concentration of heavy metals is generally less than their outdoor concentration

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AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES

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HEAVY METALS

HEAVY METALS. (IAQ). Introduction. Heavy metals are toxic to human health Most common heavy metals are lead(Pb), mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) and arsenic(As) Indoor concentration of heavy metals is generally less than their outdoor concentration

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Heavy metals migration

Heavy metals migration . 4(iii). Aims. (i) to understand the distribution of heavy metals in the environment and possibilities of their migration between environmental compartments (ii) to discuss possibilities for contact of heavy metals and man. Outcams.

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Managing Heavy Metals and Detoxification with Herbs

Managing Heavy Metals and Detoxification with Herbs. Lee Carroll, BSc Herbal Educator. What Is a Heavy Metal?. Heavy metals are metallic elements which have a high atomic weight and a density at least 5 times than water

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Uptake of Ammonia by Four Aquatic Plant Species

Project Wate R ediscover. Uptake of Ammonia by Four Aquatic Plant Species. Team Swapnodorshi Bangladesh. Content. Project Location The Research Team Rationale for Research Existing Knowledge – Observations Objectives Hypothesis Experiment Details Results Lessons Learnt

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TERRESTRIAL & AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS

TERRESTRIAL & AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS. Biology 20. Terrestrial Ecosystem. Ecosystems found anywhere on earth that is not covered by water. Alberta’s terrestrial ecosystems are found within two major biomes: (A) Taiga (B) Grassland Within these biomes, you may find the following ecosystems:

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Heavy Metals

Heavy Metals . Ellen Chittester. Antimony. Antimony is also identifiable by its symbol Ab, and its atomic number 51 on the periodic table of elements. Uses.

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Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology

Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology. Unit 1 Grade 12 Environmental Science. How do Organisms get Energy?. Photosynthesis: Converting light energy (from the sun) into usable chemical energy . Producers. How do Organisms get Energy?.

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Aquatic & Terrestrial Biomes

Aquatic & Terrestrial Biomes. SNC1D. Biomes. There are two major types of ecosystems : Aquatic Terrestrial Each can be subdivided further. Aquatic. Can be subdivided into: Freshwater Estuarine - a transition zone between river environments and ocean environments Marine - ocean

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Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems

Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems. SNC1D0. Canadian Biomes. Boreal Forest. Boreal Forest. Boreal Forest. Abiotic Factors Warmer than tundra (no permafrost) Soil has some water, but is acidic Precipitation is ~ 40 cm/year Biotic Factors Coniferous Trees (mainly)

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HEAVY METALS

HEAVY METALS. Bioremediation of mercury contaminated soil. Forms of mercury: 1. Free Hg(II), 2. Particle-bound Hg(II), and 3. Hg(0). Hg(II) and Hg p have atomospheric residence times on the order of weeks Hg(0) can be retained approx. 0.5 to 2 years in the global atmospheric pool.

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Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species. Are non-native plants, animals, and pathogens Do not occur naturally in our lakes and rivers Live primarily in water Thrive in their new environment Cause economic loss, environmental damage, and harm to human health Displace native plants and animals

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Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species. Laura Fogt EEES 4730. Outline. Objective Background information Problem and causes Consequences to aquatic systems Solutions Research publication. Objective. To discuss the ecological impacts of aquatic invasive species and propose some possible solutions.

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Heavy Metals

Heavy Metals. IRON. Ingestions of pediatric multivitamin formulations are the most common iron exposures. IRON. These occur in children younger than age 6 years and are minimally toxic.

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Amphibians Urodela (salamanders, newts) Terrestrial, aquatic: ~550 species

Amphibians Urodela (salamanders, newts) Terrestrial, aquatic: ~550 species Retain tails as adults (paedomorphic character) Fertilization usually internal Anura (frogs, toads) Terrestrial, aquatic: ~5400 species Possess tails as juveniles; not in adults Fertilization usually external

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Adaptations to Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments

Adaptations to Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments. Some adaptations of plants for life on land Osmotic adaptations of fish for marine life Adaptations of animals to desert environments Physical adaptations required for large size Biochemical adaptations to extreme environments

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Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species. …of the Thompson / Shuswap Region. What we will cover. Overview of invasive fish species Impacts of invasive species Distribution of invasive species Options for rectifying invasive species. What is a “Spiny Ray”?.

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Aquatic Nuisance Species

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. in Lake Huron. Aquatic Nuisance Species. Great Lakes Fisheries Leadership Institute September 27, 2003. Anjanette Bowen USFWS-Alpena FRO. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. What is an Aquatic Nuisance Species? Lake Huron’s Aquatic Nuisance Species

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Remove Heavy Metals from Your Body with the Help of Natural Chelation Therapy

If you think you may experience the ill effects of metal harming or simply need to keep yourself solid from the amassing of heavy metals in your body's system, check with a professional medicinal services master about adding chelation therapy to your wellbeing schedule.

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Heavy Metals

Heavy Metals. IRON. Ingestions of pediatric multivitamin formulations are the most common iron exposures. IRON. These occur in children younger than age 6 years and are minimally toxic.

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