Caffeine troubles for fish?Tests of male bass with female reproductive organs Reproductive organs The group of organs (including the testes, ovaries, and uterus) whose purpose is to produce a new individual and continue the species. Mentioned in: Choriocarcinoma in two West Virginia West Virginia, E central state of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland (N), Virginia (E and S), and Kentucky and, across the Ohio R., Ohio (W). Facts and Figures Area, 24,181 sq mi (62,629 sq km). Pop. rivers showed that fish there were contaminated contaminated, v 1. made radioactive by the addition of small quantities of radioactive material. 2. made contaminated by adding infective or radiographic materials. 3. an infective surface or object. with chicken manure Noun 1. chicken manure - chicken excreta used as fertilizer manure - any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material , human hormones, and caffeine. Yes, caffeine. It's well known that byproducts of everyday activities have been the cause of much harm and destruction to river fish and their habitat. But scientists are now finding more common products that many humans never considered hazardous are affecting river wildlife. In another study by scientists collecting samples from rivers within the state of Colorado, caffeine was found along with compounds from anti-bacterial soap, fire retardants, steroids, prescription drugs, and pesticides. --USGS, 3/2 |
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