Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
In experiments with one freshwater (Chlorella pyrenoidosa) and three marine organisms (Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Cyclotella nana, and Chaetoceros galvestonensis), mecury was more toxic than the other metals tested (silver, cadmium, lead, and copper); and its toxicity is comparatively irreversible. Growth was monitored by changes in fluorescence of the cultures over a 3‐day test period. The toxicity of the mercury varied inversely with the concentrations of nutrients present. Preliminary experiments indicate that mercury in the form of mercuric chloride is more than as dimethylmercury.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Hannan et al. (1972) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: