Search for dissertations about: "Elena Gorokhova"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Elena Gorokhova.
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1. Mysid growth, stable isotope fractionation, and energetics : implications for food web studies
Abstract : Field data, stable isotope analyses of the Baltic Sea food web structure,and experimental studies of the functional response indicate that theomnivorous crustacean Mysis mixta (Crustacea, Mysidacea) has no distinct trophic position, but can potentially affect plankton communitystructure and compete with herring and sprat for the zooplankton. Toevaluate field data on mysid body constituents, abundance and populationstructure, and that of their potentialprey, basic knowledge of feeding behaviour, growth mechanisms, andreproductive capabilities are required. READ MORE
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2. Chlorinated Paraffins: improved understanding of their bioaccumulation and toxicity in Daphnia magna
Abstract : Chlorinated paraffins (CPs) are industrial chemicals, mainly used as flame retardants, plasticizers and metal cutting fluids. Their production has reached historically high levels in the last decade, with an annual production exceeding one million tonnes. READ MORE
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3. Towards understanding stable isotope signatures in stressed systems
Abstract : Stable isotope analysis (SIA) is a valuable tool in ecotoxicology because δ13C and δ15N may provide insights into the trophic transfer of contaminants in a food web. The relationship between a species’ trophic position (TP, determined from δ15N) and internal concentration of biomagnifying contaminants can be established and used for regulatory purposes. READ MORE
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4. Application and interpretation of biomarkers in ecotoxicology - from molecular to individual level responses
Abstract : The use of biomarkers is considered a promising alternative, or complement, to traditional ecotoxicological assays. Toxic effects are often initially manifested at the molecular or biochemical level, biomarkers are therefore used as sensitive indicators of toxic exposure. READ MORE
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5. Integrative approaches in ecotoxicological testing: Implications for biomarker development and application
Abstract : Ecotoxicology aims to understand toxic effects of chemicals in the environment. Effects can be observed at different levels of the biological organization, from molecular to ecosystem level. READ MORE