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HERO ID
6861505
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Abstract
Title
Some effects of crysotile asbestos on the ultrastructure and population dynamics of Cryptomonas erosa (a planktonic algae)
Author(s)
Lauth, J; Schurr, K
Year
1983
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Ohio Journal of Science
ISSN:
0030-0950
EISSN:
2471-9390
Volume
83
Issue
2
Page Numbers
92
Language
English
Web of Science Id
WOS:A1983QK50900305
URL
https://kb.osu.edu/handle/1811/22918
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Abstract
The presence of asbestiform fibers in the environment is a problem of increasing concern. A variety of health problems in man and laboratory mammals have been linked to asbestos contamination. Few studies on the environmental impact of asbestos contamination have been conducted. we investigated the effects of crysotile asbestos on a planktonic alga (Cryptomonas erosa). Crysotile represents 95% of the asbestos mined for industrial use. Cryptomonas erosa is a representative planktonic alga commonly found in the Great Lakes area. Scanning electron micrographs show t hat asbestos fibers attach to the walls of algal cells. Cryptomonas and asbestos aggregate into clumps and settle. Statistical analysis of Cryptomonas density in asbestos treated and control samples show an exaggerated variance due to treatment with crysotile asbestos (N=24, F'=2.42, P>F'=.0349). We are presently using transmission electron microscopy to investigate the possibility of morphological damage in Cryptomonas cells due to crysotile asbestos contamination.
Conference Name
92nd Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science
Conference Location
Bowling Green, OH
Conference Dates
April 22-24, 1983
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