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The effects of sublethal dimethoate exposure on the locomotor behavior of the collembolan Folsomia candida (Isotomidae)
Author(s) -
Sørensen Freddy Fisker,
Bayley Mark,
Baatrup Erik
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
environmental toxicology and chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.1
H-Index - 171
eISSN - 1552-8618
pISSN - 0730-7268
DOI - 10.1002/etc.5620140919
Subject(s) - dimethoate , springtail , biology , toxicology , bioconcentration , environmental chemistry , zoology , ecotoxicology , ecology , chemistry , pesticide , bioaccumulation
The locomotor behavior of the collembolan Folsomia candida Willem 1902 (Isotomidae) was automatically quantified during exposure to soil treated with sublethal concentrations of dimethoate. During the 36 h of measurement, significant changes were seen in walked distance, mean velocity, and turning rate. It is concluded that these end points provide a sensitive measure of toxic stress.