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Increasing Risks to the Health of the Invertebrates—Balancing between Harm and Benefit

Authors :
Tatiana V. Kuznetsova
Valentina A. Kudryavtseva
Larisa L. Kapranova
Source :
Animals, Vol 14, Iss 11, p 1584 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

The article discusses the issue of extensive use of detergents and sanitizers in the time of new challenges associated with the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. These agents could pose threats to the existence of free-living invertebrates as essential components of the ecosystem. The biological effects of the mentioned classes of substances, their metabolites, and combined effects in the mixture have not been studied enough. The main challenges in trying to balance the threats and benefits of using such substances are the lack of knowledge of the biological effects of these products, the gaps in testing invertebrates’ responses, and changes in environment-related regulations to minimize risks to animals and humans. Numerous studies in this field still leave research gaps, particularly concerning the combined toxicity of well-known and widely used disinfectants, surfactants, and heavy metals, posing potential future challenges. Additionally, the review identified the need for additional testing of invertebrates for their sensitivity to disinfectants and surfactants of different compositions, including improved (non-invasive) methods, studies for early life stages, and comparative studies of species resilience.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20762615
Volume :
14
Issue :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Animals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.b99d8967c91403c84e2e05b84dfef1b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14111584