Total content and chemical speciation of arsenic in the polychaete Sabella spallanzanii |
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| Authors: | Fattorini Daniele Bocchetti Raffaella Bompadre Stefano Regoli Francesco |
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| Institution: | Istituto di Biologia e Genetica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Ranieri Monte D'Ago, 60100 Ancona, Italy. |
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| Abstract: | An unusual feature has been observed in polychaetes regarding their capacity to accumulate high levels of relatively toxic forms of arsenic in specific tissues. Basal levels of arsenic and distribution of its compounds were investigated in tissues of the Mediterranean polychaete Sabella spallanzanii. Particularly high concentrations were measured in the branchial crown (1036+/-136 microg/g d.w.) and chemical speciation revealed that the predominant form was the relatively toxic dimethylarsinate (DMA). These data suggest a potential role of As as anti-predatory strategy in polychaetes. |
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