The response of cultured meiofaunal and benthic foraminiferal communities to lead exposure: Results from mesocosm experiments

Lead (Pb) is regarded as a highly toxic element that poses a serious threat to biota. A mesocosm experiment was performed to assess the influence of Pb on meiofaunal (metazoans within 45–500 μm) and benthic foraminiferal (protozoan) communities. To this end, sediments bearing such communities were i...

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Published in:Environmental toxicology and chemistry 2018-09, Vol.37 (9), p.2439-2447
Main Authors: Frontalini, Fabrizio, Semprucci, Federica, Di Bella, Letizia, Caruso, Antonio, Cosentino, Claudia, Maccotta, Antonella, Scopelliti, Giovanna, Sbrocca, Claudia, Bucci, Carla, Balsamo, Maria, Martins, Maria Virginia, Armynot du Châtelet, Eric, Coccioni, Rodolfo
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Language:English
Subjects:
Biota
Communities
Environmental Sciences
Foraminifera
Lead
Meiofauna
Mesocosm
Mesocosms
Metal concentrations
Pollutants
Protozoa
Seawater
Sediment
Sediments
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Summary:Lead (Pb) is regarded as a highly toxic element that poses a serious threat to biota. A mesocosm experiment was performed to assess the influence of Pb on meiofaunal (metazoans within 45–500 μm) and benthic foraminiferal (protozoan) communities. To this end, sediments bearing such communities were incubated in mesocosms, exposed to different levels of Pb in seawater, and monitored for up to 8 wk. Concentrations of Pb
ISSN:0730-7268
1552-8618
DOI:10.1002/etc.4207