A review of studies performed to assess metal uptake by earthworms
Earthworms perform a number of essential functions in soil; the impacts of metals on
earthworms are often investigated. In this review we consider the range of earthworm …
earthworms are often investigated. In this review we consider the range of earthworm …
Heavy-metal adaptation in terrestrial invertebrates: a review of occurrence, genetics, physiology and ecological consequences
The occurrence of genetic adaptation to heavy metals in natural populations of terrestrial
invertebrates is evaluated from literature data. Five criteria for adaptation evidence are …
invertebrates is evaluated from literature data. Five criteria for adaptation evidence are …
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in terrestrial invertebrates
In this literature study, accumulation data of metals in terrestrial invertebrates were collected
and compared (Arthropoda and Lumbricidae). Based on total soil concentrations and body …
and compared (Arthropoda and Lumbricidae). Based on total soil concentrations and body …
What do sentinels stand for?
A Beeby - Environmental pollution, 2001 - Elsevier
Sentinel species are biological monitors that accumulate a pollutant in their tissues without
significant adverse effects. Primarily used to measure the amount of a pollutant that is …
significant adverse effects. Primarily used to measure the amount of a pollutant that is …
Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the earthworms Lumbricus rubellus and Aporrectodea caliginosa in relation to total and available metal concentrations in field …
The aim of this study was to determine important metal pools for bioaccumulation by the
earthworms Lumbricus rubellus and Aporrectodea caliginosa in soils with high binding …
earthworms Lumbricus rubellus and Aporrectodea caliginosa in soils with high binding …
Extrapolation of the laboratory-based OECD earthworm toxicity test to metal-contaminated field sites
DJ Spurgeon, SP Hopkin - Ecotoxicology, 1995 - Springer
The effects of cadmium, copper, lead and zinc on survival, growth, cocoon production and
cocoon viability of the earthworm Eisenia fetida (Savigny) were determined in three …
cocoon viability of the earthworm Eisenia fetida (Savigny) were determined in three …
Effect of soil properties on lead bioavailability and toxicity to earthworms
Soil properties are important factors modifying metal bioavailability to ecological receptors.
Twenty‐one soils with a wide range of soil properties (USA; http://soils. usda. gov/technical …
Twenty‐one soils with a wide range of soil properties (USA; http://soils. usda. gov/technical …
Ecotoxicological responses of the earthworm Eisenia fetida exposed to soil contaminated with HHCB
S Liu, Q Zhou, Y Wang - Chemosphere, 2011 - Elsevier
Although polycyclic musks have been shown to cause lethal and sub-lethal effects on
organisms, their biochemical toxicity to earthworms is not well understood. In the current …
organisms, their biochemical toxicity to earthworms is not well understood. In the current …
Equilibrium partitioning of heavy metals in Dutch field soils. II. Prediction of metal accumulation in earthworms
RPT Janssen, L Posthuma… - … and Chemistry: An …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
To evaluate the adequacy of the equilibrium partitioning concept in predicting metal
bioaccumulation, a soil invertebrate species was exposed in 20 Dutch field soils with …
bioaccumulation, a soil invertebrate species was exposed in 20 Dutch field soils with …
Antioxidant responses of the earthworm Lampito mauritii exposed to Pb and Zn contaminated soil
The aim of this study was to provide fundamental data on the biochemical analysis of
antioxidant defences in the earthworm exposed to low levels (75, 150, 300mg kg− 1 soil) of …
antioxidant defences in the earthworm exposed to low levels (75, 150, 300mg kg− 1 soil) of …