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Martínez-Durazo Á, Rivera-Domínguez M, García-Gasca SA, Betancourt-Lozano M, Cruz-Acevedo E, Jara-Marini ME. Assessing metal(loid)s concentrations and biomarkers in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) of three ecosystems of the Yaqui River Basin, Mexico. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 32:166-187. [PMID: 36689067 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-023-02620-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aquatic ecosystems have been suffering deleterious effects due to the development of different economic activities. Metal(loid)s are one of the most persistent chemicals in environmental reservoirs, and may produce adverse effects on different organisms. Since fishes have been largely used in studies of metal(loid)s exposure, tilapia and largemouth bass were collected in three ecosystems from the Yaqui River Basin to measure the concentrations of metal(loid)s (chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn) arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), and selenium (Se)) and some biomarkers (somatic indices, metallothionein expression and histopathological analysis) in tissues of both species. Metal(loid) concentrations varied seasonally among ecosystems in tissues of both species. The elements varied seasonally and spatially in tissues of both species, with a general distribution of liver > gills > gonads. Also, biomarkers showed variations indicative that the fish species were exposed to different environmental stressor conditions. The highest values of some biomarkers were in largemouth bass, possibly due to differences in their biological characteristics, mainly feeding habits. The multivariate analysis showed positive associations between metal(loid)s and biomarkers, which are usually associated to the use of these elements in metabolic and/or regulatory physiological processes. Both fish species presented histological damage at different levels, from SI types (changes that are reversible for organ structure) to SII types (changes that are more severe but may be repairable). Taken together, the results from this study suggest that the Yaqui River Basin is moderately impacted by metals and metalloids.
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- Ángel Martínez-Durazo
- Posgrado en Ciencias, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Unidad Hermosillo, Carretera Gustavo Astiazarán Rosas 46, Colonia La Victoria, Hermosillo, 83304, Sonora, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Unidad Hermosillo, Carretera Gustavo Astiazarán Rosas 46, Colonia La Victoria, Hermosillo, 83304, Sonora, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Unidad Mazatlán, Sábalo Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, 82112, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Unidad Mazatlán, Sábalo Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, 82112, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo, Facultad de Ciencias y Filosofía, Centro de Investigación Para el Desarrollo Integral y Sostenible, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, 15102, Lima, Peru
- Departamento de Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, Unidad Hermosillo, Carretera Gustavo Astiazarán Rosas 46, Colonia La Victoria, Hermosillo, 83304, Sonora, Mexico.
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Boeing M, Murasaki J, Carvalho TF, Silva L, Santos R, Gueretz J. Occurrence of intersexuality in Mugil curema from an estuary of the North coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil - case report. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-12669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT This study describes the occurrence of reproductive changes in a mullet (Mugil curema) from the Babibtonga Bay, Santa Catarina. Gross and microscopic findings indicated changes in the reproductive system that were characterized by the presence of both male and female gonads, nearing sexual maturity, which was compatible with the diagnosis of intersex. It was not possible to identify predisposing factors that may have contributed to the development of this condition. However, as this species of fish may have their reproductive development affected by anthropogenic influence, it is important to permanently monitor this kind of environment. Considering the number of fish belonging to this species that was examined (n=433), the estimated prevalence for intersexuality was 0.23% (confidence interval: 0.00 to 0.68%, with confidence level of 95%). The findings in this study support the diagnosis of intersexuality in M. curema from the Babitonga Bay, which is the first documented case of this condition in this species on the coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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- M. Boeing
- Instituto Federal Catarinense, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Yáñez-Rivera B, García-Gasca A, Corona-Vadillo D, Aguilar-Zárate G, Martínez-Rodríguez I, Hernández-Cornejo R, Márquez-Rocha FJ, García-Rico L, Betancourt-Lozano M. Multiple biomarker approach in the fiddler crab to assess anthropogenic pollution in tropical coastal environments. Biomarkers 2018; 24:141-152. [DOI: 10.1080/1354750x.2018.1523228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Beatriz Yáñez-Rivera
- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Avenida Sábalo-Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Avenida Sábalo-Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Avenida Sábalo-Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Avenida Sábalo-Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Avenida Sábalo-Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Avenida Sábalo-Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, Mexico
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- Centro Regional para la Producción más Limpia, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Cunduacán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Carretera a la Victoria km 0.6, Hermosillo, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A. C. Avenida Sábalo-Cerritos s/n, Mazatlán, Mexico
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