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Effects Induced by the Presence of Metals in Species of Economic and Ecological Importance in Mexican Aquatic Environments

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The presence of metals in aquatic environments, as a result of human activities, is common. Many water bodies have great importance for aquaculture, which produces and supplies organisms for the food market. Species consumed in Mexico include fish and shellfish from freshwater, brackish, and marine origin. Such is the case of tilapia and oysters that grow in Tenango dam and the estuary of Tecolutla, respectively. The presence of metals and its effects have not been studied in depth in these systems, or the information is restricted.

Biomarkers measurement as an ecotoxicological tool facilitates the diagnosis of the health status of organisms exposed to contaminants. An example of this is metallothioneins, which are biomarkers of exposure that are positively correlated with the concentration of metals present in individuals affected by metal pollution. Also, there are biomarkers of effect, which show biochemical, physiological, or behavioral alterations in organisms exposed to some contaminants; an example is the lysosomal membrane stability and other physiological parameters. Measurement of contaminant concentrations and related biomarkers can be used as an instrument to determine if an organism should be considered an acceptable resource for consumption. Finally, the bioavailability of toxic metals and their trophic transference are important due to the implicit risk to the species and human health.

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Guzmán, F.A.M., Nájera, M.A.M., Escorcia, G.B., Romero, P.R. (2019). Effects Induced by the Presence of Metals in Species of Economic and Ecological Importance in Mexican Aquatic Environments. In: Gómez-Oliván, L. (eds) Pollution of Water Bodies in Latin America. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27296-8_12

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