Colony Formation in Three Species of the Family Scenedesmaceae (Desmodesmus subspicatus, Scenedesmus Acutus, Tetradesmus Dimorphus) Exposed to Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate and its Interference with Grazing of DAPHNIA Galeata
Colony Formation in Three Species of the Family Scenedesmaceae (Desmodesmus subspicatus, Scenedesmus Acutus, Tetradesmus Dimorphus) Exposed to Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate and its Interference with Grazing of DAPHNIA Galeata
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10.1007/s00244-021-00890-8
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2021-03
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Yusuke Oda;Masaki Sakamoto;Y. Miyabara
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作者:
Yusuke Oda;Masaki Sakamoto;Y. Miyabara
By mimicking the info-chemicals emitted by grazers, the common anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) can induce colony formation in the green algal genusScenedesmusat environmentally relevant concentrations. The morphometric effects can hinder the feeding efficiency of grazers, reducing energy flow along the pelagic food chain fromScenedesmusto consumers. Despite this potential ecological risk, few studies exist on whether the SDS-triggered induction of colonies is common in other species of the familyScenedesmaceae. Here, we investigated the effects of SDS on the growth and morphology of three species ofScenedesmaceae(Desmodesmus subspicatus,Scenedesmus acutus, andTetradesmus dimorphus) and on the clearance rates ofDaphnia galeatagrazing on the SDS-induced colonies. SDS triggered colony formation in all algal species at concentrations nonlethal to them (0.1–10 mg L−1) in 72 h; however, the induction levels of colony formation were generally lower than for those in theDaphniaculture medium. We also found that the SDS-induced colonial algae reducedD. galeataclearance rates. Our results highlight the potential effect of SDS on theDaphnia–Scenedesmaceaesystem by triggering the morphological response ofScenedesmaceaeat concentrations below those that exert toxicity. Such disruptive effects of pollutants on predator–prey interactions should be considered within the framework of ecological risk assessments.