The use of two species of crayfish as environmental quality sentinels: the relationship between heavy metal content, cell and tissue biomarkers and physico-chemical characteristics of the environment

Antón, Álvaro; Serrano, Teresa; Angulo, E.; Ferrero, Germán; Rallo, Ana

doi:10.1016/s0048-9697(99)00493-3

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“…White-clawed crayfish are well adapted to habitat conditions of these river tracts, which are affected by the arid Mediterranean climate. Indeed, unlike other geographic regions (REYNOLDS, 1979(REYNOLDS, , 1982LAURENT, 1988;ANTÓN et al, 2000;RALLO and GARCÍA-ARBERAS, 2000), in Central Italy A. italicus does not live in lentic waters, though it is possible to observe some freshwater crayfish populations in small glacial lakes over 1 100 m a.s.l. The low genetic variability of these populations in this region (SANTUCCI et al, 1997) makes A. italicus more vulnerable and threatened.…”

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Can Austropotamobius Italicus Meridionalis Be Used as a Monitoring Instrument in Central Italy? Preliminary Observations

Scalici¹,

Gibertini²

2005

Bull. Fr. Pêche Piscic.

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Attributing the term bioindicator to a species complex such as Austropotamobius pallipes is complicated, considering that the meaning given to a bioindicator can vary according to the geographic position, and that A. pallipes species complex has been divided into 2 species and 5 subspecies, the possibility of using A. i. meridionalis as a bioindicator in watercourses of Central Italy was evaluated. To this end, we analysed the structure and abundance of a number of crayfish populations and then compared them to the water quality of the corresponding watercourses, using E.B.I. (Extended Biotic Index). This index provides information on water quality through an analysis of the macrobenthos community. The watercourses are assigned to various classes (from I to V, increasing the degrees of alteration). This study was carried out in several watercourses near Rome. The abundance of crayfish was found to be greatest in those tracts that are assessed as class I, where the populations seem well structured with individuals of various sizes and the sex ratio is approximately 1:1. In contrast, in class II we found a reduced presence of specimens, mostly in bad conditions. No crayfish specimens were observed in watercourses designated as class III. In light of these preliminary results, it does not seem possible to consider A. i. meridionalis as a bioindicator, given that one of the typical characteristics of a biological indicator (wide distribution) is not met. Though these results illustrate the possibility of using A. i. meridionalis populations as an excellent monitoring instrument in Central Italy. Key-words:Austropotamobius italicus meridionalis, bioindicator, monitoring instrument, water quality. AUSTROPOTAMOBIUS ITALICUS MERIDIONALIS PEUT-ELLE ÊTRE UTILISÉE COMME INSTRUMENT DE SURVEILLANCE EN ITALIE DU CENTRE? OBSERVATIONS PRÉLIMINAIRES RÉSUMÉ

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confidence: 92%

Can Austropotamobius Italicus Meridionalis Be Used as a Monitoring Instrument in Central Italy? Preliminary Observations

Scalici¹,

Gibertini²

2005

Bull. Fr. Pêche Piscic.

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“…Thus, metals accumulation in specie consumed as food need to be monitored. Crayfish species have been used as bio-indicators of organic contaminants and heavy metal pollution by previous authors (Antòn et al 2000;Rowe et al 2001;Sánchez-López et al 2004;Alcorlo et al 2006;Schmitt et al 2006;Allert et al 2009), specifically for their (i) high resistance to environmental stress (Celi et al 2012), (ii) long life span (approximately 5 years), (iii) ability to live in permanent physical contact with polluted sediments and (iv) high level in the trophic web (Craig Moss et al 2010;Bohl 1999;Schütze et al 1999). In this paper, we analysed trace elements concentrations in tissues of red swamp crayfish and surface sediment samples collected from Lake Preola and Gorghi Tondi natural reserve (SW Sicily).…”

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Trace element concentrations in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) and surface sediments in Lake Preola and Gorghi Tondi natural reserve, SW Sicily

Bellante

Maccarone

Buscaino

et al. 2015

Environ Monit Assess

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Concentrations of trace elements (Cd, Pb, As, V, Cr, Ni, Cu and Zn) were determined in superficial sediments and in muscle and hepatopancreas tissues of the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii from Lake Preola and Gorghi Tondi Natural Reserve (SW Sicily). In particular, hepatopancreas showed a decidedly higher content of all analysed trace elements with respect to muscles (two- to threefold higher for Cd, Cu, As, Zn and V; four- to fivefold higher for Pb and Cr and seven times higher for Ni). However, no statistically reliable differential accumulation pattern emerged with regard to length and weight for trace elements (except for Cd for which significant positive correlations with length were recorded). Trace element concentrations found in crayfish tissues were in the range considered harmful to human health (except for Cd and Cr). Moreover, the As and Pb concentrations, either in sediment or crayfish tissues, are clearly related to intense agricultural activities, with extensive use of fertilizers and pesticides, that significantly affect the levels of these toxic metals in the study area.

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“…Furthermore, crayfish are considered to be highly resistant to environmental metal contamination (Del Ramo et al 1987;Roldan and Shivers 1987;Chambers 1995). The accumulation of metals in their tissues is dose-and time-dependent, and therefore may be reflective of the levels of metals in the environment (Antón et al 2000;Rowe et al 2001;Sánchez-López et al 2004;Alcorlo et al 2006;Schmitt et al 2006;Allert et al 2009). Crayfish fulfill criteria described for bioindicators by Butler et al (1971), Phillips and Rainbow (1993), and Rainbow (1995).…”

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Bioaccumulation and Effects of Heavy Metals in Crayfish: A Review

Kouba

Buřič

Kozák

2009

Water Air Soil Pollut

182

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Metal pollution is a global problem which represents a growing threat to the environment. Because of bioaccumulation and negative effects of heavy metals, their bioavailability needs to be monitored. Many studies showed accumulation of metals in crayfish tissues as dose-and time-dependent without significant differences in tissue concentration levels comparing males and females. Muscles and exoskeleton were considered as specific for accumulation of mercury and nickel, respectively. Cadmium, zinc, copper, lead, and chromium accumulated mainly in hepatopancreas. By analyzing these specific tissues, it is possible to deduce the bioavailability and, by presumption, the level of environmental pollution by specific metals. However, in the case of zinc and copper, their utility is limited to assessing bioavailability because rapid depuration of these metals renders them less useful for long-term environmental monitoring programs. The literature reporting heavy metal impacts on freshwater crayfish, with reference to accumulation levels, is reviewed and summarized with respect to their suitability as bioindicators. Summarized published data from unpolluted or control localities can be used as referential values in crayfish, and consequently help with evaluation of monitored sites.

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The use of two species of crayfish as environmental quality sentinels: the relationship between heavy metal content, cell and tissue biomarkers and physico-chemical characteristics of the environment

Cited by 45 publications

References 16 publications

Can Austropotamobius Italicus Meridionalis Be Used as a Monitoring Instrument in Central Italy? Preliminary Observations

Can Austropotamobius Italicus Meridionalis Be Used as a Monitoring Instrument in Central Italy? Preliminary Observations

Trace element concentrations in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) and surface sediments in Lake Preola and Gorghi Tondi natural reserve, SW Sicily

Bioaccumulation and Effects of Heavy Metals in Crayfish: A Review

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