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Riboflavin content of coelomocytes in earthworm (Dendrodrilus rubidus) field populations as a molecular biomarker of soil metal pollution.
Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987) - 1 Nov 2009
Plytycz Barbara, Lis-Molenda Urszula, Cygal Malgorzata, Kielbasa Edyta, Grebosz Anna, Duchnowski Michał, Andre Jane, Morgan A John
Abstract excerpt
The effect of Pb + Zn on coelomocyte riboflavin content in the epigeic earthworm Dendrodrilus rubidus inhabiting three metalliferous soils and one reference soil was measured by flow cytometry and spectrofluorimetry. A reciprocal polluted<-->unpolluted worm transfer experiment (4-week exposure) was also performed. High proportions of autofluorescent eleocytes were counted in worms from all localities, but intense...
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