| Abstract: | We tested the hypothesis that exposure-related alterations in the subcellular Cd distribution in prey relate to changes in Cd absorption by a predator. Oligochaete worms, Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri were exposed for 1 wk or 6 wk to 0.5 ??g Cd l-1, 47 ??g l-1, or 140 ??g Cd l-1 (including 109Cd as a tracer) and relationship between oligochaete subcellular Cd distribution and Cd absorption by a predator, the grass shrimp (Palaemonetes pugio), were determined. Concentration and duration of Cd exposure had direct effects on oligochaete subcellular Cd distribution. Changes in oligochaete subcellular Cd distribution were characterized by increases in both the amount and proportion of Cd bound to the cytosolic fraction. The induction of Cd-binding proteins (e.g., metallothioneins) were suspected to be responsible for these changes. We found 1:1 relationships between the amount and percentage of Cd in oligochaete cytosol and the amount and percentage of Cd absorbed by shrimp. These results demonstrate that only metal bound to the soluble fraction of prey is available to higher trophic levels, and that factors influencing subcellular metal distribution in prey will directly alter metal trophic transfer to predators. |
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| ProdID: | 70018572 |
| Citation Author: | Wallace, W. G.; Lopez, G. R. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Estuaries |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Relationship between subcellular cadmium distribution in prey and cadmium trophic transfer to a predator; 1996; Article; Journal; Estuaries; Wallace, W. G.; Lopez, G. R. |
| Citation Start Page: | 923 |
| Citation Volume: | 19 |
| Citation Year: | 1996 |
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| Text: | Relationship between subcellular cadmium distribution in prey and cadmium trophic transfer to a predator; 1996; Article; Journal; Estuaries; Wallace, W. G.; Lopez, G. R. |
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| Date Other: | Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00 -0600 |
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