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Coal Contains Substantial Amounts of Mercury

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Coal contains substantial amounts of mercury. When coal is burned to generate heat or electricity, the mercury is released into the atmosphere. Most of this mercury is eventually deposited in the ocean or other aquatic environments. What happens to the mercury once it is deposited in the ocean?


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Morphogenesis

The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape, a critical aspect of embryonic development and regeneration.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste products.

Chorion

Outermost extraembryonic membrane of amniotes; major component of the placenta in placental mammals.

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