A new method for estimating sedimental integrated toxicity of heavy metal mixtures to aquatic biota: a case study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10646-021-02346-0
Abstract: The existing methods of measuring combined toxicity of heavy metal mixtures in environment do not fully consider three major factors (i.e., number of heavy metal species, aquatic biota, all investigated sites as an entity). Herein,… read more here.
Keywords: heavy metal; new method; method; toxicity ... See more keywords
Monensin occurrence in surface water and its impact on aquatic biota in a stream of the southeast Pampas, Argentina
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11009-2
Abstract: Monensin is an ionophore antibiotic used as a feed additive and growth promoter in cattle production worldwide. The occurrence of monensin in aquatic surficial ecosystems is of concern due to its possible detrimental effects on… read more here.
Keywords: stream; surface; biota; occurrence ... See more keywords
Effect of microplastics on aquatic biota: A hormetic perspective.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117206
Abstract: As emerging pollutants, microplastics (MPs) have been found globally in various freshwater and marine matrices. This study recompiled 270 endpoints of 3765 individuals from 43 publications, reporting the onset of enhanced biological performance and reduced… read more here.
Keywords: dose response; response; effect microplastics; aquatic biota ... See more keywords
Collation of Strontium Concentration Ratios from Water to Aquatic Biota Species in Freshwater and Marine Environments and Factors Affecting the Ratios.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c05710
Abstract: The fate of strontium-90 (90Sr) from water to aquatic biota is of concern since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident because of continuous small 90Sr releases to the seawater from the FDNPP site.… read more here.
Keywords: water aquatic; water; biota; aquatic biota ... See more keywords
Relationship between Pesticide Standards for Classification of Water Bodies and Ecotoxicity: A Case Study of the Brazilian Directive
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DOI: 10.3390/toxics10120767
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate if the maximum values (MVs) for pesticides in surface freshwater included in CONAMA directive 357/2005 are safe for aquatic biota, comparing them with ecotoxicology data published in… read more here.
Keywords: directive; pesticide standards; aquatic biota; relationship pesticide ... See more keywords