| mercury burdens in chinese mitten crabs (eriocheir sinensis) in three tributaries of southern san francisco bay, california, usa. | chinese mitten crabs (eriocheir sinensis), endemic to asia, were first reported in the san francisco bay in 1992. they are now established in nearly all san francisco bay tributaries. these crabs accumulate more metals, such as mercury, than crustaceans living in the water column. because their predators include fish, birds, mammals and humans, their mercury burdens have an exceptional potential to impact the ecosystem and public health. we sought to elucidate the potential threat of mitten crab ... | 2005 | 15519723 |