Emerging contaminants: Zn and Cu. Effects and importance in microcrustaceans, fish, and microalgae.

ALVAREZ DALINGER, FLORENCIA SOLEDAD; PAULINO, GRAZIELA DOS SANTOS ; PAMELA ANDREA ROJAS; EDISON FABIÁN SILVA ; ANA MARÍA GAGNETEN

CIENCIA ANIMAL

Universidade Estadual do Ceará

Año: 2024 p. 1 - 14

0104-3773

The study of emerging contaminants in aquatic ecosystems is of great importance to understand the functioning of the multiple physical-chemical interactions that occur at the various trophic levels. In water systems, for instance, increasing the flow of elements, such as Zn and Cu, can generate alterations in algae, microcrustaceans, and fish. To identify these alterations, there are various methodologies along with their results that show the level of affectation or adaptation of these organisms concerning these metals, and how they can contribute to knowing the quality of water bodies, being already used as bioindicators, either due to their high susceptibility or adaptability to changes in the concentration of these substances. Thus, this paper compiles popular science articles published by various authors about the effects of Cu and Zn on algae (Chlorella vulgaris), fish, and zooplankton.