Event Title
The Effects of Pollutant Alkylphenol on the Nervous System and Ecology of Orconectes Propinquus
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Cell and Molecular Biology, Psychology
Mentor Information
Dan Bergman
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 22
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 1:00 PM
Keywords
Environment
Abstract
Crayfish are a ubiquitous keystone species that are vital to the ecological community in the Eastern United States and Canada. They serve as a major food source for animals. Today, many invertebrates survival maybe treated by human alkylphenol and alkylphenol ethoxylate based chemicals, used in pesticides, which have been rated safe by the EPA. Our study seeks to investigate the effects of the alkylphenol analog, nonylphenol, on the nervous system of Orconectes propinquus by testing its effects on their serotonin chemicals, behavior, and action potentials of vital ventral, dorsal, antennal, and cranial nerves. Populations of crayfish will are also monitored across Michigan. Our findings show that populations Orconectes propinquus have decreased across Michigan.
The Effects of Pollutant Alkylphenol on the Nervous System and Ecology of Orconectes Propinquus
Henry Hall Atrium 22
Crayfish are a ubiquitous keystone species that are vital to the ecological community in the Eastern United States and Canada. They serve as a major food source for animals. Today, many invertebrates survival maybe treated by human alkylphenol and alkylphenol ethoxylate based chemicals, used in pesticides, which have been rated safe by the EPA. Our study seeks to investigate the effects of the alkylphenol analog, nonylphenol, on the nervous system of Orconectes propinquus by testing its effects on their serotonin chemicals, behavior, and action potentials of vital ventral, dorsal, antennal, and cranial nerves. Populations of crayfish will are also monitored across Michigan. Our findings show that populations Orconectes propinquus have decreased across Michigan.