A broad‐taxa approach as an important concept in ecotoxicological studies and pollution monitoring
Aquatic invertebrates play a pivotal role in (eco) toxicological assessments because they
offer ethical, cost‐effective and repeatable testing options. Additionally, their significance in …
offer ethical, cost‐effective and repeatable testing options. Additionally, their significance in …
Effects of Polyethylene Microplastics on Freshwater Oligochaeta Allonais inaequalis (Stephenson, 1911) Under Conventional and Stressful Exposures
GB Castro, AC Bernegossi, FR Pinheiro… - Water, Air, & Soil …, 2020 - Springer
The occurrence of microplastics in the aquatic environment has been reported around the
world; however, their effects on freshwater oligochaetes are unknown. In this research, we …
world; however, their effects on freshwater oligochaetes are unknown. In this research, we …
Sensitivities of three tropical indigenous freshwater invertebrates to single and mixture exposures of diuron and carbofuran and their commercial formulations
As compared to their temperate counterparts, few toxicity tests have been conducted so far
into the evaluation of the sensitivity of indigenous tropical species to pesticides. Especially …
into the evaluation of the sensitivity of indigenous tropical species to pesticides. Especially …
A proposed order-level classification in Oligochaeta (Annelida, Clitellata)
RM Schmelz, C Erséus, P Martin, T Van Haaren… - Zootaxa, 2021 - biotaxa.org
The purpose of our contribution is to propose a robust and practical order-level classification
of the families of Oligochaeta, that is, non-leech Clitellata. The order level is mandatory in …
of the families of Oligochaeta, that is, non-leech Clitellata. The order level is mandatory in …
Ecotoxicity and antimicrobial inhibition assessment of effluent from an anaerobic bioreactor applied to the removal of sulfamethoxazole and ciprofloxacin antibiotics …
This study evaluated the ecotoxicity effects of effluent from an anaerobic fixed bed biofilm
reactor (AFBBR) removing the sulfamethoxazole (SMX-403±104 ng L− 1) and ciprofloxacin …
reactor (AFBBR) removing the sulfamethoxazole (SMX-403±104 ng L− 1) and ciprofloxacin …
Pristina longiseta reproduction test: chronic exposure to environmental contaminants
TTC de Souza, GB Castro, AC Bernegossi… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Aquatic worms are considered a suitable group to evaluate the effects of contaminants on
the environment, although one of the main challenges is to use the species of local …
the environment, although one of the main challenges is to use the species of local …
Sugarcane vinasse provokes acute and chronic responses and bioaccumulation of metals in benthic macroinvertebrates
PD Fraga, GV de Mello Gabriel, JB do Carmo… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Brazil is a major producer of sugarcane bioethanol, which has raised concerns about its
environmental impact. The industrial process for obtaining ethanol generates a by-product …
environmental impact. The industrial process for obtaining ethanol generates a by-product …
Freshwater neotropical oligochaetes as native test species for the toxicity evaluation of cadmium, mercury and their mixtures
AJ Gazonato Neto, RA Moreira, JCS Lima, MA Daam… - Ecotoxicology, 2019 - Springer
The toxicity of metals, whether isolated or in mixtures, involves changes in biochemical
processes as well as in cell membranes, which may lead to deleterious short-and long-term …
processes as well as in cell membranes, which may lead to deleterious short-and long-term …
Chironomus sancticaroli (Diptera, Chironomidae) as a Sensitive Test Species: Can We Rely on Its Use After Repeated Generations, Under Laboratory Conditions?
In ecotoxicological assays, previously selected and standardized organism tests are
exposed to an environmental sample. Some species of the Chironomus genus have been …
exposed to an environmental sample. Some species of the Chironomus genus have been …
The use of an Allonais inaequalis reproduction test as an ecotoxicological bioassay
Ecotoxicological bioassays have been widely utilized to evaluate the toxicity of substances
to organisms. However, the main challenge for researchers is finding native species to …
to organisms. However, the main challenge for researchers is finding native species to …