Heavy-metal adaptation in terrestrial invertebrates: A review of occurrence, genetics, physiology and ecological consequences

Posthuma, Leo; Straalen, Nico M. van

doi:10.1016/0742-8413(93)90251-f

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“…In addition, the selective pressure acting on the isopod populations in this abandoned mining area was probably insufficient for an increased tolerance. As stated by Postuma and Van Straalen [31], ''similarity of populations may simply indicate that exposure was low in comparison with the species' ability to regulate or tolerate heavy metals''.…”

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Copper tolerance and genetic diversity of Porcellionides sexfasciatus (ISOPODA) in a highly contaminated mine habitat

Costa

Bouchon

Straalen³

et al. 2013

Enviro Toxic and Chemistry

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Abstract-Organisms inhabiting metal-contaminated areas may develop metal tolerance, with either phenotypic adjustments or genetic changes (adaptation) or with both. In the present study, three populations of the terrestrial isopod Porcellionides sexfasciatus, collected at an abandoned mine area, were compared to assess the effects of metal contamination on tolerance to lethal and sublethal levels of copper, through comparison of survival, avoidance, and feeding. The effects of metal contamination on genetic diversity were considered using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. No evidence of increased metal tolerance of the population inhabiting the contaminated site was found. There was no correlation between metal exposure and within-population genetic variance, but the three populations were clearly separated from each other. In conclusion, the populations of P. sexfasciatus in the mine landscape live rather isolated from each other and show no differential tolerance to Cu or indications of genetic erosion. Their phenotypic plasticity provides a means to survive despite exposure to extremely high metal concentrations in the soil. Environ. Toxicol. Chem.

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Copper tolerance and genetic diversity of Porcellionides sexfasciatus (ISOPODA) in a highly contaminated mine habitat

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Bouchon

Straalen³

et al. 2013

Enviro Toxic and Chemistry

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“…Relative to other heavy metals, such as Cd or Pb, Ni concentrations in terrestrial insects are not often documented (e.g., Posthuma & van Straalen, 1993;Heikens et al, 2001). However, since Ni hyperaccumulators are the most numerous of all hyperaccumulator species and are found in many serpentine areas worldwide (Reeves & Baker, 2000), they probably interact with a wide variety of insect species.…”

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High‐nickel insects and nickel hyperaccumulator plants: A review

Boyd

2009

Insect Science

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“…These changes are related to increased mortality, slower growth rates, reduced body size and other effects on reproduction (Donker, 1992;Donker et al, 1994;Jones & Hopkin, 1996. However, there is strong evidence for the occurrence of heavy metal adaptation in natural populations of isopods (Posthuma & van Straalen, 2002).…”

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Neotropical woodlice (isopoda) colonizing leaf-litter of pioneer plants in a coal residue disposal environment

Podgaiski

Quadros

Araujo

et al. 2011

Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Solo

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The irregular disposal of coal combustion residues has adverse impacts on terrestrial ecosystems. Pioneer plants and soil invertebrates play an important role in the recovery of these areas. The goal of this study was to investigate the colonization patterns of terrestrial isopods (Oniscidea) in leaf litter of three spontaneous pioneer plants (grass -Poaceae, shrub -Euphorbiaceae, treeAnarcadiaceae) at sites used for fly ash or boiler slag disposal. The experiment consisted of eight blocks (four per disposal site) of 12 litter bags each (four per plant species) that were randomly removed after 6, 35, 70 or 140 days of field exposure. Three isopod species were found in the litter bags: Atlantoscia floridana (van Name, 1940) (Philosciidae; n = 116), Benthana taeniata Araujo & Buckup, 1994 (Philosciidae; n = 817) and Balloniscus sellowii (Brandt, 1833) (Balloniscidae; n = 48). The isopods colonized the three leaf-litter species equally during the exposure period. However, the pattern of leaf-litter colonization by these species suggests a conflict of objectives between high quality food and shelter availability. The occurrence of A. floridana and the abundance and fecundity of B. taeniata were influenced by the residue type, indicating that the isopods have different degrees of tolerance to the characteristics of the studied sites. Considering that terrestrial isopods are abundant detritivores and stimulate the humus-forming processes, it is suggested that they could have an indirect influence on the soil restoration of this area.Index terms: detritivores, coal residues, litter bags.(

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Heavy-metal adaptation in terrestrial invertebrates: A review of occurrence, genetics, physiology and ecological consequences

Cited by 193 publications

References 140 publications

Copper tolerance and genetic diversity of Porcellionides sexfasciatus (ISOPODA) in a highly contaminated mine habitat

Copper tolerance and genetic diversity of Porcellionides sexfasciatus (ISOPODA) in a highly contaminated mine habitat

High‐nickel insects and nickel hyperaccumulator plants: A review

Neotropical woodlice (isopoda) colonizing leaf-litter of pioneer plants in a coal residue disposal environment

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