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of U is important and might not be neglected, the U toxicity and bioavailability to
aquatic organisms is mainly associated with the chemical properties. The U
bioavailability and toxicity is strongly influenced by environmental conditions as
well as its speciation and geochemistry.
Fig. 3 The dissolved uranium content in groundwater from Morro do Ferro area, as well as the
monthly rainfall during 1983
Biogeochemistry of Uranium in Tropical Environments
of U is important and might not be neglected, the U toxicity and bioavailability to
aquatic organisms is mainly associated with the chemical properties. The U
bioavailability and toxicity is strongly influenced by environmental conditions as
well as its speciation and geochemistry.
Fig. 3 The dissolved uranium content in groundwater from Morro do Ferro area, as well as the
monthly rainfall during 1983
Biogeochemistry of Uranium in Tropical Environments