Impacts of Neonicotinoids on Molluscs: What We Know and What We Need to Know

The broad utilisation of neonicotinoids in agriculture has led to the unplanned contamination of adjacent terrestrial and aquatic systems around the world. Environmental monitoring regularly detects neonicotinoids at concentrations that may cause negative impacts on molluscs. The toxicity of neonico...

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Main Authors:	Endurance E Ewere, Amanda Reichelt-Brushett, Kirsten Benkendorff
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:	Toxics
Subjects:	non-target species toxicity biomarker pesticide bivalve gastropod
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/2/21

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spelling	doaj-24266c9ce6364c30837e899fbb202fee2021-01-23T00:04:20ZengMDPI AGToxics2305-63042021-01-019212110.3390/toxics9020021Impacts of Neonicotinoids on Molluscs: What We Know and What We Need to KnowEndurance E Ewere0Amanda Reichelt-Brushett1Kirsten Benkendorff2Marine Ecology Research Centre, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480, AustraliaMarine Ecology Research Centre, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480, AustraliaMarine Ecology Research Centre, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW 2480, AustraliaThe broad utilisation of neonicotinoids in agriculture has led to the unplanned contamination of adjacent terrestrial and aquatic systems around the world. Environmental monitoring regularly detects neonicotinoids at concentrations that may cause negative impacts on molluscs. The toxicity of neonicotinoids to some non-target invertebrates has been established; however, information on mollusc species is limited. Molluscs are likely to be exposed to various concentrations of neonicotinoids in the soil, food and water, which could increase their vulnerability to other sources of mortality and cause accidental exposure of other organisms higher in the food chain. This review examines the impacts of various concentrations of neonicotinoids on molluscs, including behavioural, physiological and biochemical responses. The review also identifies knowledge gaps and provides recommendations for future studies, to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of impacts from neonicotinoid exposure to molluscs.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/2/21non-target speciestoxicitybiomarkerpesticidebivalvegastropod
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title	Impacts of Neonicotinoids on Molluscs: What We Know and What We Need to Know
title_short	Impacts of Neonicotinoids on Molluscs: What We Know and What We Need to Know
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publishDate	2021-01-01
description	The broad utilisation of neonicotinoids in agriculture has led to the unplanned contamination of adjacent terrestrial and aquatic systems around the world. Environmental monitoring regularly detects neonicotinoids at concentrations that may cause negative impacts on molluscs. The toxicity of neonicotinoids to some non-target invertebrates has been established; however, information on mollusc species is limited. Molluscs are likely to be exposed to various concentrations of neonicotinoids in the soil, food and water, which could increase their vulnerability to other sources of mortality and cause accidental exposure of other organisms higher in the food chain. This review examines the impacts of various concentrations of neonicotinoids on molluscs, including behavioural, physiological and biochemical responses. The review also identifies knowledge gaps and provides recommendations for future studies, to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of impacts from neonicotinoid exposure to molluscs.
topic	non-target species toxicity biomarker pesticide bivalve gastropod
url	https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/2/21
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Impacts of Neonicotinoids on Molluscs: What We Know and What We Need to Know

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