Abstract:The use of pesticides has grown over the years and their effects on ecosystems, especially aquatic ones, have been increasingly observed. Agricultural pesticides are responsible for a large part of pollution in aquatic environments, and can reach non-target organisms, harming biodiversity. In this research, the effects of common pesticides on mortality rate and morphology of the model specie Artemia salina were evaluated. Commercial eggs of A. salina were hatched during 24-36 hours, at 37⸰C. Then, nauplli were… Show more
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