Abstract
In the present preliminary study, the authors identify 2 pathways through which invasive dreissenid mussels can transfer microcystin to higher trophic levels: either directly, through consumption by benthivorous fish such as the round goby; or indirectly, through their biodeposits, which are an important food source for benthic invertebrates. The results suggest that dreissenid mussels represent a potentially important benthic pathway for the food web transfer of microcystin.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2159-2164 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2013 |
Keywords
- Benthic-pelagic coupling
- Cyanobacteria
- Dreissenid mussels
- Microcystin
- Trophic transfer
