Heavy Element Accumulation in Aquatic Beetles of the Genus Enochrus (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae) in Erzurum Province

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Aydoğan Z., Gürol A., İncekara Ü.

Journal of Environmental Pollution and Control, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.1-7, 2018 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 1 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Environmental Pollution and Control
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Other Indexes
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-7
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In the present study, fourteen heavy elements (Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Br, Sr, Pb) accumulation in sediment, water, and Enochrus spp. species organs (total body) were evaluated. For this purpose, water, sediment, and Enochrus spp. were collected from nine wetland sites in Erzurum province (Turkey). Measurements of heavy elements were made with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer. The results showed that there are differences in element concentrations between species and stations. Insects were mostly found in industrialized areas. The water samples’ heavy element levels were compared with national water quality standards. The values of some heavy elements found at a higher concentrations than the acceptable limits.