The investigation of heavy element accumulation in some Hydrophilidae (Coleoptera) species

First of all, this study aimed to find out the measures of some heavy elements (Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Br, Sr, Pb) as heavy element pollution in Erzurum Province, and secondly to observe whether some hydrophilidae (Coleoptera) species can be used as a biomonitor. Insect samples w...

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Published in:Environmental monitoring and assessment 2016-04, Vol.188 (4), p.204-204, Article 204
Main Authors: Aydoan, Zeynep, Guerol, Ali, Incekara, Uemit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Chemical contaminants
Coleoptera
Coleoptera - metabolism
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecology
Ecotoxicology
Environment
Environmental impact
Environmental Management
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Pollutants - metabolism
Heavy metals
Hydrophilidae
Indicator organisms
Industrial development
Industrial wastes
Insects
Metals
Monitoring/Environmental Analysis
Pollution control
Sediments
Spectrometry
Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission
Studies
Surface water
Toxicity
Trace Elements - metabolism
Water quality
Wetlands
X-ray fluorescence
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Summary:First of all, this study aimed to find out the measures of some heavy elements (Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Br, Sr, Pb) as heavy element pollution in Erzurum Province, and secondly to observe whether some hydrophilidae (Coleoptera) species can be used as a biomonitor. Insect samples were collected from five different localities of Erzurum in June, July, and August 2014. Heavy element levels in sediment, water, and insect samples were analyzed by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer device. According to the results of analysis derived through EDXRF spectrometry, heavy element concentrations display differences between stations and also species. The results pointed out that the insects were contaminated by the sediment and water; therefore, some hydrophilidae species accumulate higher concentration of elements than their environment. Results for levels in water were compared to national water quality guidelines. The values of some heavy elements found at higher concentration than acceptable limits.
ISSN:0167-6369
1573-2959
DOI:10.1007/s10661-016-5197-3