Aluminum on Amazon: UFPA that worms reveal the invisible risk to the ecosystem | Health
In simple objects such as cookware, deodorants and processed foods, aluminum may seem that it is not dangerous at first glance. But when it accumulates in the water, the metal brings Boss accidents For ecosystems – especially Amazon.
A survey of the Federal University of Para (UFPA) has revealed that it has analyzed the effects of aluminum on microscopic worms called nematodes, which was used as an indicators of environmental quality.
This research compares a wide range of native species in international studies with two local species in the Amazon region: Canorhabhditis Tropicalis and Canorhabhditis Brigse. Similar to already recorded in the water climate in Amazon, various aluminum levels have been tested.
The result was surprised: C. Tropicalis species are mostly affected. It has reduced growth, reduced the low reproductive success and showed signs of environmental weakness.
“Changes in important parameters such as reproduction and growth are called ‘environmental death’ of species-when the body is no longer fulfilled its environmental role, the population will lead to a decrease or local extinction”
Research is the first time c. Tropicalis is used as a testing organism in toxicological bioces. According to the authors, it strengthens the importance of the use of local species in environmental hazards, as local creatures can react differently to polluting aspects compared to imported samples.
Science to protect Amazon
Teachers support from Virag Veniki and Lion Lund Amado and support from the Brazilian-Narvogian Biodiversity Research Consortium (BRC), which strengthens the strategic role of Amazonian science, and the biodiversity of the region is overlooked.
“C. authenticating the use of Tropicalis is suitable for the real estimate of pollution poisoning as a test organism, as well as the risk of accidental introduction of exotic species into tropical ecosystems,” Erivaldo said.
