Effects of ammonium nitrate on larval survival and growth of four Iberian amphibians

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2011 Jul;87(1):16-20. doi: 10.1007/s00128-011-0289-9. Epub 2011 May 5.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the differences in tolerance to ammonium nitrate in four Iberian amphibians. Results showed a negative effect on amphibian survival and larvae total length. Three different tolerance groups on amphibian survival were established. The two first groups showed a higher reduction, around 90% and between 70 and 80% after 96 h exposition at the maximum concentration tested (180 mg NH₄NO₃/L), while the third group showed no mortality in any concentration tested. In addition, a reduction in larvae total length was also detected for all four species, with Bufo bufo as the most sensitive species.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anura / growth & development*
  • Bufo bufo / growth & development*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Environmental Monitoring / methods
  • Fertilizers / toxicity*
  • Larva / drug effects
  • Larva / growth & development
  • Maximum Tolerated Dose
  • Nitrates / toxicity*
  • Species Specificity
  • Toxicity Tests, Acute
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / toxicity*

Substances

  • Fertilizers
  • Nitrates
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • ammonium nitrate