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This study aimed to verify variations in the form of the sagitta otolith of Menticirrhus americanus as to their ontogeny, sex and stage of such structure. Ontogenetically were found significant differences (p < 0.05) for all shape indices (aspect ratios, shape factor, rectangularity, ellipticity, relative surface of sulcus acusticus) and also in the wavelet of the otolith. The CVA presented a 98.6% correct reclassification of the otolith between interval class. Sexual variations were found in the wavelet and in the relative surface of sulcus acusticus index. Between adult females and young females, differences were not detected in the wavelet and rectangularity, but significant differences were found in all other shape indices. The CVA presented a 79.6% correct reclassification of the otolith of the sexes and stages of life sampled. Young females and adults females showed highest correct percentage of classification. The results of this study demonstrate for the first time the influence of the ontogenetic variation and sexual in the form of the otoliths.(AU)

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This study aimed to verify variations in the form of the sagitta otolith of Menticirrhus americanus as to their ontogeny, sex and stage of such structure. Ontogenetically were found significant differences (p < 0.05) for all shape indices (aspect ratios, shape factor, rectangularity, ellipticity, relative surface of sulcus acusticus) and also in the wavelet of the otolith. The CVA presented a 98.6% correct reclassification of the otolith between interval class. Sexual variations were found in the wavelet and in the relative surface of sulcus acusticus index. Between adult females and young females, differences were not detected in the wavelet and rectangularity, but significant differences were found in all other shape indices. The CVA presented a 79.6% correct reclassification of the otolith of the sexes and stages of life sampled. Young females and adults females showed highest correct percentage of classification. The results of this study demonstrate for the first time the influence of the ontogenetic variation and sexual in the form of the otoliths.

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The concentrations of As, Ag, B, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Ga, Hg, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sb, Se, Sn, Sr, Te, Ti, U, V and Zn were determined in water and silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis) muscle samples from four important commercial fishing sites (Argentina) by ICPMS. Trace element concentrations in water with well-documented human health effects were above the recommended maximum levels established by Argentinean and international guidelines for the aquatic biota protection in three sampling sites (e.g. As: 28.4-367 µg L(-1); Cd: 0.17-1.05 µg L(-1); Hg: 0.07-0.63 µg L(-1); Zn: 71.3-90.0 µg L(-1)). High concentrations of As, Hg and Pb (0.03-0.76; 0.03-0.42 and 0.04-0.19 mg kg(-1) wet weight, respectively) were found in silverside muscle. Fishing communities associated with contaminated environments are likely to have higher consumption rates and are thus more likely to be exposed to higher concentrations of the toxic elements (As, Hg and Pb).

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El arsénico (As) es un tóxico natural presente en aguas subterráneas y superficiales. En este trabajo se estimó el riesgo por ingesta de agua subterránea con elevadas concentraciones de As para pobladores rurales bonaerenses. Además se consideró una fuente adicional de exposición a la presencia de As en tejidos blandos del pejerrey (Odontesthes bonariensis), que es la especie nativa de mayor importancia comercial. La concentración de As se determinó por espectroscopía de emisión atómica por plasma de acoplamiento inductivo (ICP-OES). En las muestras de agua subterránea las concentraciones se hallaron en el rango de < 10-170 µg/l, mientras que en músculos de peces estuvo comprendida entre 0,29-8,41 µg/g y en hígado entre 0,24-8,98 µg/g (en peso seco). El hidroarsenicismo crónico regional endémico Argentino (HACREA), enfermedad que se origina por el consumo de cantidades variables de As en un largo período de tiempo, genera diferentes afecciones de piel. El riesgo estimado por ingesta de agua subterránea en todas las localidades estudiadas superó el valor aceptado de riesgo individual máximo (10-5), según la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (USEPA). Los niveles de As hallados en tejidos de peces, sugieren que existiría transferencia de este elemento desde el agua a los distintos órganos, que podría resultar perjudicial para el consumo humano.

Arsenic (As) is a natural toxic present in groundwater and surface water. This study estimated the risk of ingestion of high As concentrations present in groundwater for a rural population in Buenos Aires Province. The presence of As in soft tissues of silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis) was also considered as an additional source of As exposure, which is the native species of major commercial importance. Arsenic concentration was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). In water samples As concentrations were found in the range of < 10-170 µg/l, in fish muscle the concentration range was between 0,29 to 8,41 µg/g, and in liver between 0,24 to 8,98 µg/g, of dry weight. The endemic regional chronic hydroarsenicism Argentino (ERCHA), a disease caused by consumption of varying As concentrations during a long time, generates different skin pathologies. The risk estimated for groundwater intake in this rural population at all sites studied exceeded the accepted value of maximum individual risk (10-5), according to United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). As concentration in fish tissues, could be shown transference of this element to different organs, being harmful for human consumption.

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El arsénico (As) es un tóxico natural presente en aguas subterráneas y superficiales. En este trabajo se estimó el riesgo por ingesta de agua subterránea con elevadas concentraciones de As para pobladores rurales bonaerenses. Además se consideró una fuente adicional de exposición a la presencia de As en tejidos blandos del pejerrey (Odontesthes bonariensis), que es la especie nativa de mayor importancia comercial. La concentración de As se determinó por espectroscopía de emisión atómica por plasma de acoplamiento inductivo (ICP-OES). En las muestras de agua subterránea las concentraciones se hallaron en el rango de < 10-170 Ag/l, mientras que en músculos de peces estuvo comprendida entre 0,29-8,41 Ag/g y en hígado entre 0,24-8,98 Ag/g (en peso seco). El hidroarsenicismo crónico regional endémico Argentino (HACREA), enfermedad que se origina por el consumo de cantidades variables de As en un largo período de tiempo, genera diferentes afecciones de piel. El riesgo estimado por ingesta de agua subterránea en todas las localidades estudiadas superó el valor aceptado de riesgo individual máximo (10-5), según la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (USEPA). Los niveles de As hallados en tejidos de peces, sugieren que existiría transferencia de este elemento desde el agua a los distintos órganos, que podría resultar perjudicial para el consumo humano.(AU)

Arsenic (As) is a natural toxic present in groundwater and surface water. This study estimated the risk of ingestion of high As concentrations present in groundwater for a rural population in Buenos Aires Province. The presence of As in soft tissues of silverside (Odontesthes bonariensis) was also considered as an additional source of As exposure, which is the native species of major commercial importance. Arsenic concentration was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). In water samples As concentrations were found in the range of < 10-170 Ag/l, in fish muscle the concentration range was between 0,29 to 8,41 Ag/g, and in liver between 0,24 to 8,98 Ag/g, of dry weight. The endemic regional chronic hydroarsenicism Argentino (ERCHA), a disease caused by consumption of varying As concentrations during a long time, generates different skin pathologies. The risk estimated for groundwater intake in this rural population at all sites studied exceeded the accepted value of maximum individual risk (10-5), according to United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). As concentration in fish tissues, could be shown transference of this element to different organs, being harmful for human consumption.(AU)