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Interspecies differences in DNA single strand breaks caused by benzo(a=pyrene and marine environment

Interspecies differences in alkaline elution profiles were observed and attributed to different lengths of DNA from different sources and to differences in the number of strand breaks present during normal cellular events. Interspecies variations in the DNA integrity due to environmental conditions, confirmed species specififc susceptibility to genotoxicity of certain environment that in long term may modify the structure of marine communities. The multi-species approach in designing biomonitoring studies was suggested.

single strand breaks; benzo)a)pyrene; environmental quality; alkaline elution; Gambusia affinis; Serranus scriba; Maja crispata; Mytilus galloprovincialis; Holothuria tubulosa

Genotoxicological Studies in Aquatic Organisms ; A.N. Jha (ur.).