Toxicity of arsenic, molybdenum and selenium combinations to Ceriodaphnia dubia
- Memphis State Univ., TN (United States). Dept. of Biology
- Clemson Univ., Pendleton, SC (United States)
Previous research done on the effects of contaminant mixtures has been evaluated primarily by using acute exposures. While this was an important initial step, characterizing the effects of chronic exposures of these mixtures is more environmentally pragmatic. This study examined the sublethal interactive effects of arsenic (As), molybdenum (Mo), and selenium (Se) on Ceriodaphnia dubia using the three-brood static renewal toxicity test. A complete factorial design experiment using four levels (zero, IC12.5, IC25, and IC50 values) of each metal was performed to investigate the binary and tertiary interactions of these metals on C. Dubia survival and fecundity. Results indicate three-way interactive effects in survival and fecundity with the strongest effect exhibited by Se. Molybdenum and As in binary combinations appear to be strongly antagonistic in their effects on C. dubia, even at their respective IC50 concentrations. However, generally the addition of Se to As-Mo mixtures significantly reduced survival and reproduction. The IC50 concentrations of either Mo or Se significantly reduced fecundity in all binary and tertiary mixtures. All tertiary metal mixtures, except the combination of the IC12.5 concentrations of each metal, significantly reduced C. dubia fecundity.
- OSTI ID:
- 6517442
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; (United States), Vol. 14:2; Other Information: Presented at the 12th Annual Meeting, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Seattle, WA, November 3--7, 1991; ISSN 0730-7268
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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