Evaluation of bivalve clearance rate (CR) as a physiological indicator of heavy metal toxicity in freshwater mussel, Ano
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Animal Science - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
This study was performed to evaluate suitability of clearance rate (CR) as a physiological indicator of zinc (essential element) and chromium (non-essential element) toxicity in Anodonta cygnea (Linea, 1876). CR of bivalves was measured before and after 9 and 18 days exposure to 100 µg l-1 Zn and Cr during 120 min with 15 min intervals. 5, 25 and 125 µg l-1 concentrations of each metal were used for CR measurement. Irregular fluctuations were observed in pre-exposed CR of bivalves in all three concentrations of both metals during 2 hour period. There was significant difference (α=0/05; P < 0/025) between CR of Zn and Cr in lowest (5 µg l-1) and highest (125 µg l-1) exposure concentrations. Maximum CR for both metals was obtained in lower concentration. Also, calculated post-exposed CR for both metals in days 9 and 18 after exposure were significantly (α=0/05; P < 0/01) lower than control bivalves. Based on the results, clearance rate is a useful measure of heavy metal toxicity in A. cygnea as a model of freshwater bivalves.
Authors and Affiliations
F. Moëzzi*| Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Iran., A. Javanshir| Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Iran., S. Eagderi| Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Iran., H. Poorbagher| Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Iran., M. Sallaki| Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environment and Energy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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