Tolerance and stress in a polluted environment: The case of the mummichog. [Fundulus heteroclitus]
- Rutgers Univ., Newark, NJ (USA)
Studies are presented that provide insights into the possible costs of embryonic tolerance to meHg in Fundulus: heteroclitus decreased salinity and HgCl{sub 2} tolerance of eggs and embryos and slower growth and weakness as adults. Teh slower regeneration of adults and increased mortality in meHe probably reflect the stress of living in a contaminated environment. The fish start out as tolerant embryos, but their larval tolerance is comparable to that of the reference population, and by the time they are adults, they appear to be worn down and stressed. Signs of stress in the adults include early reproduction, diminished growth and regeneration rate, reduced longevity, and less feeding.
- OSTI ID:
- 6832659
- Journal Information:
- Bioscience; (USA), Vol. 39:2; ISSN 0006-3568
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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