Chronic effects of arsenic on American red crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, exposed to monosodium methanearsonate (MSMA) herbicide

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01701835· OSTI ID:5982854

Naqvi, S M ^[1]; Flagge, C T ^[2]

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1. Southern Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
2. Bay De Noc Community College, Escanaba, MI (USA)

Bioaccumulative and biomagnifying effects of arsenic on crayfish have been reported. However, no work has been done on the chronic effects of this heavy metal on crayfish populations. There is a great concern for MSMA (Monosodium Methanearsonate) herbicide in the vicinity of natural waters due to its high water solubility and bioaccumulative potential. American red crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) account for 98% of the annual crayfish harvest in North America. Those pesticides which have greater water solubility (i.e. MSMA) than other less soluble compounds may cause higher mortalities of aquatic organisms, or cause adverse chronic effects if the non-target animals are sublethally exposed. This work was conducted in the laboratory to assess the possible chronic effects of arsenic on crayfish.

• OSTI ID: 5982854
• Journal Information: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA), Journal Name: Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; (USA) Vol. 45:1; ISSN 0007-4861; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ARSENIC COMPOUNDS
ARSONIC ACIDS
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BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
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HERBICIDES
INVERTEBRATES
MORTALITY
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ORGANIC ARSENIC COMPOUNDS
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