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生物
微塑料
地中海
海洋生态系统
渔业
前哨种
无脊椎动物
污染物
生物累积
生态学
背景(考古学)
营养水平
无脊椎动物
生态系统
地中海气候
古生物学
作者
Federica Impellitteri,Cristiana Roberta Multisanti,Polina Rusanova,Giuseppe Piccione,Francesca Falco,Caterina Faggio
出处
期刊:Biology
[MDPI AG]
日期:2023-05-24
卷期号:12 (6): 767-767
被引量:43
标识
DOI:10.3390/biology12060767
摘要
In this historical context, the Mediterranean Sea faces an increasing threat from emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, heavy metals, pesticides and microplastics, which pose a serious risk to the environment and human health. In this regard, aquatic invertebrates and fish are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of these pollutants, and several species have been identified as bio-indicators for their detection. Among these, bivalve molluscs and elasmobranchs are now widely used as bio-indicators to accurately assess the effects of contaminants. The study focuses on the catshark Scyliorhinus canicular and on the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. The first one is a useful indicator of localised contamination levels due to its exposure to pollutants that accumulate on the seabed. Moreover, it has a high trophic position and plays an important role in the Mediterranean Sea ecosystem. The bivalve mollusc Mytilus galloprovincialis, on the other hand, being a filter-feeding organism, can acquire and bioaccumulate foreign particles present in its environment. Additionally, because it is also a species of commercial interest, it has a direct impact on human health. In conclusion, the increasing presence of emerging pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea is a serious issue that requires immediate attention. Bivalve molluscs and elasmobranchs are two examples of bio-indicators that must be used to precisely determine the effects of these pollutants on the marine ecosystem and human health.
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