<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The pollution of water that is used for consumption and in agricultural holdings contributes to an increased mortality rate, inhibition of growth and physiological functions, changes in the DNA (genotoxicity), changes within tissues (cytotoxicity) and organs of individuals who are exposed to chemical components. One of the most dangerous toxin classes which have effect on animals and humans who come into contact with contaminated water is the class of cyanobacterial toxins released by dying cyanobacteria. They contribute to very serious health conditions and also to fatalities. Toxins of this type are relatively difficult to detect on account of their seasonal changeability in blooming. One of the most effective methods of detecting water contamination automatically and continuously is biomonitoring with the use of Dreissena polymorpha mussels.</p></abstract>

The pollution of water that is used for consumption and in agricultural holdings contributes to an increased mortality rate, inhibition of growth and physiological functions, changes in the DNA (genotoxicity), changes within tissues (cytotoxicity) and organs of individuals who are exposed to chemical components. One of the most dangerous toxin classes which have effect on animals and humans who come into contact with contaminated water is the class of cyanobacterial toxins released by dying cyanobacteria. They contribute to very serious health conditions and also to fatalities. Toxins of this type are relatively difficult to detect on account of their seasonal changeability in blooming. One of the most effective methods of detecting water contamination automatically and continuously is biomonitoring with the use of Dreissena polymorpha mussels.

Biomonitoring of Inland and Inshore Waters with Use of Dreissena Polymorpha Mussels

Bionitec Sp. z o.o., ul. Gagarina 5 87-100 Toruń

The Department of Biology and Environment Protection of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland

The NCU Centre for Technology Transfer, Toruń, Poland

Polish Hyperbaric Research

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The pollution of water that is used for consumption and in agricultural holdings contributes to an increased mortality rate, inhibition of growth and...

Biomonitoring of Inland and Inshore Waters with Use of Dreissena Polymorpha Mussels

Published Online: Dec 30, 2015

Page range: 49 - 53

Received: Jul 05, 2015

Accepted: Jul 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/phr-2015-0016

Keywords
biomonitoring, mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, cyanobacterial toxins, biogenic elements, eutrophication

© 2016

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Biomonitoring of Inland and Inshore Waters with Use of Dreissena Polymorpha Mussels

Published Online: Dec 30, 2015

Page range: 49 - 53

Received: Jul 05, 2015

Accepted: Jul 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/phr-2015-0016

Keywordsbiomonitoring, mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, cyanobacterial toxins, biogenic elements, eutrophication

© 2016

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
biomonitoring, mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, cyanobacterial toxins, biogenic elements, eutrophication