Benz[a]anthracene in earthworms from the Saartal and the city of Leipzig

Differences in contamination between two regions with high anthropogenic impact

Benz[a]anthracene is mainly produced by combustion of organic material. It is environmentally persistent and accumulates in organisms.

Benz[a]anthracene levels differ strongly in earthworms from two sites with high anthropogenic impact. In the Saartal contamination of earthworms is up to 19-times higher than in Leipzig. Concentration trends over time are not apparent at either site. These data point towards strong differences in benz[a]anthracene soil contamination.

Differences in contamination between two regions with high anthropogenic impact
Fig. 1: Benz[a]anthracene in earthworms from the Saartal and the city of Leipzig
 

Updated at: 2022-01-05

 

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