Microcrustaceans escape behavior as an early bioindicator of copper, chromium and endosulfan toxicity

The purpose of this work was to experimentally analyze the impact of copper, chromium and a commercial pesticide with endosulfan on the escape behavior of two copepods (Notodiaptomus conifer, Argyrodiaptomus falcifer) and three cladocerans (Daphnia magna, Pseudosida variabilis and Ceriodaphnia dubia...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ecotoxicology (London, England). - 1998. - 21(2012), 2 vom: 16. März, Seite 428-38
1. Verfasser: Gutierrez, María Florencia (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Paggi, Juan César, Gagneten, Ana María
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Ecotoxicology (London, England)
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Insecticides Water Pollutants, Chemical Copper Sulfate LRX7AJ16DT Endosulfan OKA6A6ZD4K Potassium Dichromate T4423S18FM
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this work was to experimentally analyze the impact of copper, chromium and a commercial pesticide with endosulfan on the escape behavior of two copepods (Notodiaptomus conifer, Argyrodiaptomus falcifer) and three cladocerans (Daphnia magna, Pseudosida variabilis and Ceriodaphnia dubia). The experimental assays were carried out using a novel hydraulic devise designed to mimic three-speed predator capture behavior. Two concentrations, one "high" and one "low", were employed and the exposure time was 15 (±5) minutes. With two exceptions, the species exposed to heavy metals manifested higher ability to escape than controls. Both concentrations of the pesticide reduced the escape ability of cladocerans but copepods responded, in general, in a similar manner as for heavy metals. The immediate apparent advantage of low and early toxic effects is discussed and the high sensitivity of the escape behavior suggests that it could be a complementary endpoint to be used in future ecotoxicological tests
Beschreibung:Date Completed 31.05.2012
Date Revised 20.10.2021
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1573-3017
DOI:10.1007/s10646-011-0803-1