Journal
ZOOKEYS
Volume -, Issue 801, Pages 127-162Publisher
PENSOFT PUBL
DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.801.21970
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Bioaccumulation; biomonitoring; indicator organisms; Isopoda; toxicity tests
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- FCT/MEC
- FEDER, within the PT2020 Partnership Agreement and Compete 2020 [POCI-01-0145-FEDER-00763]
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Isopods play an important role in the decomposition of leaf litter and therefore are making a significant contribution to nutrient cycling and soil ecosystem services. As a consequence, isopods are relevant models in soil ecotoxicology, both in laboratory toxicity tests and in field monitoring and bioindication studies. This paper aims at reviewing the use of isopods as test organisms in soil ecotoxicology. It provides an overview of the use of isopods in laboratory toxicity tests, with special focus on comparing different exposure methods, test durations, and ecotoxicological endpoints. A brief overview of toxicity data suggests that chemicals are more toxic to isopods when exposed through soil compared to food. The potential of isopods to be used in bioindication and biomonitoring is discussed. Based on the overview of toxicity data and test methods, recommendations are given for the use of isopods in standardized laboratory toxicity tests as well as in situ monitoring studies.
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