Female masculinisation (FM) in gastropods (imposex, intersex and ovo-testis) has been
documented in> 260 species globally. Biomonitoring studies use FM to indirectly assess the …

The current status of toxicological tests performed with Brazilian native species was
evaluated through a survey of the scientific data available in the literature. The information …

Organotins (OTs) are environmental contaminants used as biocides in antifouling paints that
have been shown to be endocrine disrupters. However, studies evaluating the effects of OTs …

Stramonita haemastoma was investigated as a suitable bioindicator of TBT and TPhT
contamination in the tropical Atlantic Ocean by: 1. Imposex induction in healthy females after …

Tributyltin (TBT) contamination is still recorded in the environment even after its ban in
antifouling paints. Since most biomonitors of TBT contamination, through imposex …

Imposex is the occurrence of male sexual features in female prosobranch mollusks exposed
to organotin compounds. Since imposex has measurable characteristics, it has been used …

Endocrine disruption in marine populations is a growing concern. One of the best
documented examples is imposex, the development of male characteristics in female …

Imposex is characterized by the development of masculine sexual organs in neogastropod
females. Almost 120 mollusk species are known to present imposex when exposed to …

Tributyltin (TBT) contamination affects the reproductive system of many species of
invertebrates worldwide. The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of exposure …

One of the human activities that introduce chemical substances in the marine environment is
the use of antifouling paints on ships hulls. Many formulations of these paints include …