ISSN:
1573-5133
Keywords:
Ichthyoplankton
;
Reproduction
;
Cytology
;
Cytogenetics
;
Embryos
;
Eggs
;
Larvae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Synopsis Planktonic ‘eggs’ of Atlantic mackerel,Scomber scombrus, provide evidence that pollution is associated with mortality, malformation, and abnormal chromosome division of fish embryos developing about the surface of the U.S. Atlantic coast. Embryo data are substantiated by the finding that adults of mackerel, windowpane flounder,Scophthalmus acquosus, and winter flounder,Pseudopleuronectes americanus, from more polluted coastal areas also have higher frequencies of mitotic abnormality than those from less polluted regions of the Mid- and North Atlantic. No ontogenetic interval escapes contamination. All are likely to be adversely influenced, resulting in considerable direct and indirect cumulative effect on total early-life survival. Development of genetic and epigenetic resistance to reproductively harmful influences of contaminants may interfere with other modifications in structure and function necessitated by natural environmental fluctuations, changes in climate, and by fishing itself.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00001152
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