Statistical models, meta analysis, and assumptions mentioned within this data release have been published separately and should be referred to for further information and interpretation (see larger work citation). In addition, there is a corresponding software release that was created based on the meta analyses that used these data, The Bird Mercury Tool: Estimating Methylmercury Injury to Birds (see cross reference citation), and can be used by practitioners to help interpret injury to birds caused by methylmercury concentrations in bird tissues or diet.
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