The Effects of Selenomethionine on the Escape Behaviours of Fathead Minnows
Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for animals and yet becomes toxic with only a small increase in concentration. Toxicological studies have reported various effects of Se on fishes, including developmental impacts and deformities of the musculature and sensory systems. This paper investigates the impact of sublethal concentrations of Se on the ability of the Fathead Minnow (Pimephales promelas) to perform escape responses, a routine behaviour important to predator-prey dynamics. Predation is among the strongest evolutionary driving forces in nature. Changes to this dynamic can have effects that cascade through the ecosystem. We used responses to mechanical and visual stimuli to determine the impact of environmentally relevant concentrations of dietary selenomethionine on the behaviour of minnows. Latency to respond to the stimulus and kinematic performance were assessed. Our results indicated that there was no significant effect of selenomethionine on either the visual response to a threat or burst swimming behaviours of the fast-start response in minnows. Levels of Se in tissues approached that of tissue-specific guidelines set by regulatory bodies across North America. This suggests that current regulations are adequately protecting this key component of predator avoidance in Fathead Minnows.
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Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology - 77(2019), 1 vom: 01. Juli, Seite 62-67 |
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Anderson, Philip J [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 08.08.2019 Date Revised 08.08.2019 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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