Concentrations of Zn, Mn, Cu and Cd in different tissues of perch (Perca fluviatilis) and in perch intestinal parasite (Acanthocephalus lucii) from the stream near Prague (Czech Republic)

Environ Res. 2012 Jan:112:83-5. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2011.11.003. Epub 2011 Nov 25.

Abstract

We monitored concentrations of Cd, Cu, Mn and Zn in acantocephalan parasites (Acanthocephalus lucii) and its final host (Perca fluviatilis). The concentrations in parasites were found to be significantly higher than those found in the muscle, gonads and liver of fish host. The bioaccumulation factor values (BF=C(parasite)/C(host muscle)) were 194, 24.4, 2.2 and 4.7 for Cd, Cu, Mn and Zn, respectively. This suggests a benefit for the host due to the high accumulation of toxic cadmium.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acanthocephala / chemistry*
  • Animals
  • Cadmium / analysis
  • Cadmium / pharmacokinetics
  • Cities
  • Copper / analysis
  • Copper / pharmacokinetics
  • Czech Republic
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Fresh Water
  • Intestines / parasitology*
  • Manganese / analysis
  • Manganese / pharmacokinetics
  • Metals, Heavy / analysis*
  • Metals, Heavy / pharmacokinetics
  • Perches* / metabolism
  • Perches* / parasitology
  • Tissue Distribution
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis*
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / pharmacokinetics
  • Zinc / analysis
  • Zinc / pharmacokinetics

Substances

  • Metals, Heavy
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Cadmium
  • Manganese
  • Copper
  • Zinc