Reaction of midge larvae Chironomus riparius Meigen (Diptera, Chironomidae) to the exposure to lanthanum, copper and their mixture
https://doi.org/10.35885/1684-7318-2025-2-222-231
Abstract
The influence of lanthanum, copper and their mixture on the larval form of chironomid midges Chironomus riparius Meigen, 1804 was assessed. An insignificant increase in the mortality of larvae with increasing concentration of La3+ in water was shown (rs = 0.70, when p = 0.19). The maximum mortality of 47% was recorded in a solution containing 160 µmol/L La3+. A comparison of low concentrations of La3+ and Cu2+ and their equimolar combinations (0.8 and 0.16 μmol/L) showed that all solutions reduced the survival rate of individuals (2.3 to 5.2 times), except for the solution where the copper concentration was 0.8 μmol/L. The survival rate of larvae was 3 times higher than the control values (essential effect). The linear dimensions of the test organisms in all experimental variants were significantly lower than in the control. The maximum decrease in morphometric parameters (length) under the influence of a mixture of the salts was 18–19% compared with the control. Consequently, the danger of lanthanum and its combination with copper for benthic organisms is shown using the example of Ch. riparius, which has not previously been reported.
About the Authors
M. A. Sysolyatina
Vyatka State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
36 Moskovskaya St., Kirov 610000
R. A. Lozhkina
Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Borok, Nekouzsky district, Yaroslavl oblast 152742
I. I. Tomilina
Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Borok, Nekouzsky district, Yaroslavl oblast 152742
A. S. Olkova
Vyatka State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
36 Moskovskaya St., Kirov 610000
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Sysolyatina M.A., Lozhkina R.A., Tomilina I.I., Olkova A.S. Reaction of midge larvae Chironomus riparius Meigen (Diptera, Chironomidae) to the exposure to lanthanum, copper and their mixture. Povolzhskiy Journal of Ecology. 2025;(2):222-231. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.35885/1684-7318-2025-2-222-231
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