The investigation of heavy element accumulation in some Hydrophilidae (Coleoptera) species

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Aydoğan Z., Gürol A., İncekara Ü.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, cilt.188, sa.4, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 188 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10661-016-5197-3
  • Dergi Adı: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Biomonitor, Heavy element, Hydrophilidae, EDXRF, Wetlands, Erzurum, AQUATIC INSECTS, METAL, COPPER
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

First of all, this study aimed to find out the measures of some heavy elements (Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Br, Sr, Pb) as heavy element pollution in Erzurum Province, and secondly to observe whether some hydrophilidae (Coleoptera) species can be used as a biomonitor. Insect samples were collected from five different localities of Erzurum in June, July, and August 2014. Heavy element levels in sediment, water, and insect samples were analyzed by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer device. According to the results of analysis derived through EDXRF spectrometry, heavy element concentrations display differences between stations and also species. The results pointed out that the insects were contaminated by the sediment and water; therefore, some hydrophilidae species accumulate higher concentration of elements than their environment. Results for levels in water were compared to national water quality guidelines. The values of some heavy elements found at higher concentration than acceptable limits.