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Cross-effects of nickel contamination and parasitism on zebra mussel physiology

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Aquatic organisms are exposed to pollution which may make them more susceptible to infections and diseases. The present investigation evaluated effects of nickel contamination and parasitism (ciliates Ophryoglena spp. and intracellular bacteria Rickettsiales-like organisms), alone and in combination, on biological responses of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha, and also the infestation abilities of parasites, under laboratory controlled conditions. Results showed that after 48 h, more organisms were infected in nickel-exposed groups, which could be related to weakening of their immune system. Acting separately, nickel contamination and infections were already stressful conditions; however, their combined action caused stronger biological responses in zebra mussels. Our data, therefore, confirm that the parasitism in D. polymorpha represents a potential confounding factor in ecotoxicological studies that involve this bivalve.

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Financial support was provided by CNRS-INSU (programme EC2CO) and CPER Lorraine-ZAM (Contrat Projet Etat Région Lorraine, Zone Atelier Moselle).

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    Laëtitia Minguez, Anatole Boiché, Sophie Sroda, Nelly Brulé, Jonathan Bouquerel & Laure Giambérini

  2. Division of Theoretical Bioinformatics, German Cancer Research Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany

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Minguez, L., Boiché, A., Sroda, S. et al. Cross-effects of nickel contamination and parasitism on zebra mussel physiology. Ecotoxicology 21, 538–547 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10646-011-0814-y

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