Individual effects of estrogens on a marine fish, Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus), extrapolated to the population level
Individual effects of estrogens on a marine fish, Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus), extrapolated to the population level
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ecoenv.2005.05.017
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发表时间:
2006-02-01
影响因子:
6.8
通讯作者:
Mills, LJ
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作者:
Gutjahr-Gobell, RE;Zaroogian, GE;Mills, LJ
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the environment may alter the population dynamics of wildlife by affecting reproductive output. This study describes a matrix modeling approach to link laboratory studies on endocrine disruption with potential ecological effects. The experimental model used is cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus), which inhabit estuarine and marine areas where sewage treatment and other discharges containing estrogenic EDCs are likely. To test the effects of estrogenic exposures on fecundity, reproductively active cunner were exposed in three separate experiments by implanting 17 beta-estradiol, estrone, or 17 alpha-ethynylestradiol subcutaneously in a slow-release matrix at 0.05, 0.5, and 2.5 mg/kg. Egg production per gram female and egg viability were determined daily for a 1-week preexposure period and then for a 2-week exposure period. The mean number of eggs produced per gram female and egg viability (%) were calculated for the initial preexposure period and the 2-week exposure period for each experiment. Significant changes were observed in egg production per gram female in the high-17 beta-estradiol treatment (P = 0.07) and high-17 alpha-ethynylestradiol treatment (P = 0.04). A significant increase was observed in egg viability (%) in the low-17 alpha-ethynylestradiol treatment (39.0%; P