Combined Toxicity of Lead and Cadmium on Embryogenesis and Early Larval Stages of the European Clam <i>Ruditapes decussatus</i>

Fathallah, Salem; Medhioub, Mohamed Néjib; Kraïem, M. M.

doi:10.1089/ees.2012.0209

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“…Numerous studies have highlighted the toxicity of individual metals to living systems [4][5][6][7], however, these metals do not only exist as individuals but also as mixtures in the environment [8][9][10]. Heavy metal exposures are linked to conditions such as embryogenesis [11], neurotoxicity [12], bladder cancer [13,14], cytogenicity [15] and genetic alteration of cells [16].…”

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Toxicity assessment due to sub-chronic exposure to individual and mixtures of four toxic heavy metals

Cobbina

Chen

Zhou

et al. 2015

Journal of Hazardous Materials

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toxicity assessment due to sub-chronic exposure to individual and mixtures of four toxic heavy metals

Cobbina

Chen

Zhou

et al. 2015

Journal of Hazardous Materials

189

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“…The same authors reported that mussel Mytillus galloprovincialis seemed to be the most sensitive among all bivalve species showing the inhibition of embryogenesis at an EC50 value of 221 µg/L. Fathallah et al (2013) also studied the inhibition of embryogenesis on Ruditapes decussatus, and found that embryogenesis was affected at 256 µg/L with a 50% decrease in the number of D-shaped larvae. Similarly, Xie et al (2017) observed that a lead concentration of 8948.4 µg/L induced abnormalities in 88.7% larvae (no D-shape) in oyster Crassostera gigas.…”

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Lead in the marine environment: concentrations and effects on invertebrates

Botté

Seguin

Nahrgang³

et al. 2022

Ecotoxicology

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Lead (Pb) is a non-essential metal naturally present in the environment and often complexed with other elements (e.g. copper, selenium, zinc). This metal has been used since ancient Egypt and its extraction has grown in the last centuries. It has been used until recently as a fuel additive and is currently used in the production of vehicle batteries, paint, and plumbing. Marine ecosystems are sinks of terrestrial contaminations; consequently, lead is detected in oceans and seas. Furthermore, lead is not biodegradable. It remains in soil, atmosphere, and water inducing multiple negative impacts on marine invertebrates (key species in trophic chain) disturbing ecological ecosystems. This review established our knowledge on lead accumulation and its effects on marine invertebrates (Annelida, Cnidaria, Crustacea, Echinodermata, and Mollusca). Lead may affect different stages of development from fertilization to larval development and can also lead to disturbance in reproduction and mortality. Furthermore, we discussed changes in the seawater chemistry due to Ocean Acidification, which can affect the solubility, speciation, and distribution of the lead, increasing potentially its toxicity to marine invertebrates..

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“…The data on the maturity of gonads also constitutes important information in the ecotoxicological context. Mounting research shows that contamination, especially heavy metals, produces more dramatic effects at the early stages of mussels life [27][28][29], while the effects are less prominent when contamination occurs in mature mussels. The stage of mussel maturation should therefore be taken into account when interpreting the effect of any contamination in ecotoxicological research, including in this investigation.…”

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Metals in green mussels: is there any effect on their reproduction? A preliminary study of Muara Angke, Jakarta Bay

Koagouw

Phadmacanty²,

Iskandar³

et al. 2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Water pollution and its impacts on ecosystems in Jakarta Bay have been extensively studied over the years. Muara Angke is known anecdotally as one of the most heavily polluted parts of Jakarta Bay. In the context of the ongoing debate regarding contamination in the area, we present data on the concentration of metals in green mussels Perna viridis, one of the most popular edible commodities in Jakarta Bay. Histological examination of P. viridis gonads was also performed to demonstrate the direct effects of possible contamination on reproduction in this organism. The concentration of arsenic (As), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), and mercury (Hg) exceeded the upper limits of heavy metal contents in marine biota, whilst only As exceeded the maximum limits of heavy metal contents in processed food, both limits set by Indonesian government. Although the histological observation of gonad tissue after being stained with hematoxylin and eosin revealed some pathologies, high contents of metals in mussels collected in Muara Angke seemed not to affect their reproduction. Ecologically, direct impacts on the tissue of P. viridis will provide vital information needed to predict the health of the species in Muara Angke and the sustainability of the population.

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Combined Toxicity of Lead and Cadmium on Embryogenesis and Early Larval Stages of the European Clam Ruditapes decussatus

Cited by 13 publications

References 28 publications

Toxicity assessment due to sub-chronic exposure to individual and mixtures of four toxic heavy metals

Toxicity assessment due to sub-chronic exposure to individual and mixtures of four toxic heavy metals

Lead in the marine environment: concentrations and effects on invertebrates

Metals in green mussels: is there any effect on their reproduction? A preliminary study of Muara Angke, Jakarta Bay

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