Chemicals associated with biodegradable microplastic drive the toxicity to the freshwater oligochaete Lumbriculus variegatus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2020.105723
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) as complex synthetic pollutants represent a growing concern for the aquatic environment. Previous studies examined the toxicity of MPs, but infrequently used a natural particle control such as kaolin. The cause of toxicity,… read more here.
Keywords: lumbriculus variegatus; toxicity; freshwater oligochaete; mixed sediment ... See more keywords
The effect of lead contamination on bioturbation by Lumbriculus variegatus in a freshwater microcosm.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.09.128
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of lead (Pb) on bioturbation by the oligochaete worm Lumbriculus variegatus, using freshwater microcosms. The experiment used lead at "0", 140, 700, and 3500 μg/g in sediment, and used two… read more here.
Keywords: lumbriculus variegatus; lead contamination; bioturbation; effect lead ... See more keywords
Mixing and capping techniques for activated carbon based sediment remediation - Efficiency and adverse effects for Lumbriculus variegatus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.02.025
Abstract: Activated carbon (AC) has been proven to be highly effective for the in-situ remediation of sediments contaminated with a wide range of hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs). However, adverse biological effects, especially to benthic organisms, can… read more here.
Keywords: lumbriculus variegatus; based sediment; remediation; adverse effects ... See more keywords
Differences of Gut Microbiota in the Freshwater Blackworm (Lumbriculus variegatus: Oligochaeta) in Two Different Habitat Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910298
Abstract: The distribution of organisms is governed by their habitat condition. We analyzed bacterial communities in the gut of the blackworm Lumbriculus variegatus by pyrosequencing of the extracted intestinal metagenomic DNA. Blackworms were collected from two… read more here.
Keywords: blackworm lumbriculus; site; lumbriculus variegatus; site gp7 ... See more keywords