Cyto and genotoxicity induced by acute exposure to Novacron® Bold Deep Navy dye on Astyanax lacustris can be reduced after treatment through a vertical flow constructed wetland system.

Reactive dyes used in the textile industry can be harmful to aquatic organisms. This study aimed to evaluate the potential cyto/genotoxic effects of the Novacron® Bold Deep Navy reactive dye on fish Astyanax lacustris before and after treatment through a vertical flow constructed wetland system (VFCW). Micronucleus test (MN), cellular morphological changes (CMC), and the comet assay were used to assess the effects of the dye in erythrocytes.

In Vivo Test to Evaluate the Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Natural Zeolite (NZ) Functionalized with Silver Nanoparticles (NZ-AgNPs) on Erythrocytes of Yellowtail Tetra Fish Astyanax lacustris.

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have unique properties such as chemical stability, malleability, flexibility, high electrical and thermal conductivity, and catalytic activity, making them suitable for various applications. However, they also pose potential toxicity and environmental contamination risks. Natural zeolites (NZs) are considered excellent inorganic support for reducing the toxicity of AgNPs.

The effect of acute exposure of yellowtail tetra fish Astyanax lacustris (Lütken, 1875) to the glyphosate-based herbicide Templo®.

The herbicide glyphosate (N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine) efficiently eliminates weeds, is frequently present in surface waters, and may damage the health of various non-target organisms. The main objective of this study was to investigate cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in erythrocytes, DNA, and chromosomes of native South American fish Astyanax lacustris exposed to a glyphosate-based commercial herbicide Templo®. The presenty study evaluated the presence of micronuclei (MN), chromosomal aberrations (CA), DNA damage revealed by comet assay, and cellular morphological changes (CMC) as biomarkers.

Initial Steps of XY Sex Chromosome Differentiation in the Armored Catfish (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) Revealed by Heterochromatin Accumulation.

In fish species, heterochromatinization is one process that could trigger sex chromosome differentiation. The present article describes a nascent XX/XY sex chromosome system evidenced by heterochromatin accumulation and microsatellite (GATA) in from two populations of the Paraná River basin. The specimens of from the Campo and Bossi Rivers share the same karyotype.

Erythrocyte alterations in specimens of Danio rerio caused by exposure to metformin.

The antidiabetic drug metformin is widely prescribed around the world. However, its permanence in different environmental concentrations has been associated with adverse toxicological effects in organisms that do not target its therapeutic action. In the aquatic environment, fish such as the Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have been considered potential bioindicators of environmental impacts and used as experimental models in toxicological studies due to the sensitivity of these species to different types of contaminants, including pharmaceuticals.

Cytogenetic and Molecular Characterization of aff. (Gymnotiformes: Sternopygidae): A First Report of System of Sex Chromosomes ZWW/ZZ in Gymnotiformes.

Gymnotiformes a monophyletic group of fish endemic to the Neotropics, represent an important component of the freshwater ichthyofauna that presents relevant taxonomic problems. Thus, in view of the morphological complexity involving (Gymnotiformes) fish species, this study aimed to characterize aff. of the upper Paraguay River basin through cytogenetic and molecular analyses, to help in the correct identification and delimitation of species.

Genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of textile production effluents, before and after Bacillus subitilis bioremediation, in Astyanax lacustris (Pisces, Characidae).

Textile effluents may be highly toxic and mutagenic. Monitoring studies are important for sustaining the aquatic ecosystems contaminated by these materials, which can cause damage to organisms and loss of biodiversity. We have evaluated the cyto- and genotoxicity of textile effluents on erythrocytes of Astyanax lacustris, before and after bioremediation by Bacillus subitilis treatment.

NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES: A dataset of occurrence and abundance of freshwater fishes in the Neotropics.

The Neotropical region hosts 4225 freshwater fish species, ranking first among the world's most diverse regions for freshwater fishes. Our NEOTROPICAL FRESHWATER FISHES data set is the first to produce a large-scale Neotropical freshwater fish inventory, covering the entire Neotropical region from Mexico and the Caribbean in the north to the southern limits in Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. We compiled 185,787 distribution records, with unique georeferenced coordinates, for the 4225 species, represented by occurrence and abundance data.

Chromosomal Diversity in Two Allopatric Populations of Meinken 1937 (Teleostei: Siluriformes): Cytogenetics and Cytochrome Analyses.

is the second richest genus in Loricariinae, broadly distributed in freshwater streams and rivers of South America. In this article, we aimed to expand on the cytogenetic and molecular data available for two allopatric populations of . Both populations had diploid chromosome number 58, but with karyotype differences, indicative of chromosomal rearrangements.

Molecular Clock as Insight to Estimate the Evolutionary History and Times of Divergence for 10 Nominal Astyanax Species (Characiformes, Characidae): An Evolutionary Approach in Species with 2n = 36, 46, 48, and 50 Chromosomes.

Astyanax is a genus with a wide distribution ranging from the south United States to north of Patagonia (Argentina). The available cytogenetic data on Astyanax indicate a high karyotypic diversity, with diploid number of 36-52 chromosomes, presence of B chromosomes, heterochromatin polymorphism, and variations with respect to the number and localization of nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) and 18S and 5S ribosomal DNA sites. In the present study, we estimated the evolutionary history and times of divergence for 10 nominal Astyanax species from the South and Central/North American (Cna) continents, which present distinct chromosomal characteristics, based on molecular clocks inferred from mitochondrial DNA sequence.

Comparative Cytogenetics of the Black Ghost Knifefish (Gymnotiformes: Apteronotidae): Evidence of Chromosomal Fusion and Pericentric Inversions in Karyotypes of Two Apteronotus Species.

The karyotype and chromosomal characteristics of Apteronotus albifrons and Apteronotus caudimaculosus collected from populations of two different large Brazilian river basins were analyzed by conventional and molecular cytogenetic techniques, to contribute to the differentiation and identification of the species in this genus. The diploid chromosome number was 2n = 24 for A. albifrons, but with difference in the karyotype structure and fundamental number values between two populations under study.

An uncommon co-localization of rDNA 5S with major rDNA clusters in Callichthyidae (Siluriformes): a report case in Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983.

Lacepède, 1803 is the most specious genus of Corydoradinae subfamily and many of its species are still unknown in relation to molecular cytogenetic markers. However, the diploid number and karyotypic formula were recorded for many species of this group. In current study, we provided the first cytogenetic information of Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983, an endemic fish species from Iguassu River basin, Paraná State, Brazil.

Cytogenetic analysis of two locariid species (Teleostei, Siluriformes) from Iguatemi River (Parana River drainage) in Brazil.

Fishes of the Loricariidae family, known as "cascudos", constitute an endemic group in Neotropical freshwaters. In this study, were cytogenetically examined two species of Loricariidae (Pterygoplichthysanisitsi Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903 and Farlowellaamazonum (Günther, 1864) belonging to Hypostominae and Loricariinae subfamilies respectively) from Iguatemi River. Our study provide the first description regarding C-band and fluorochromic analysis in Farlowellaamazonum.

Cytogenetic and morphometric analysis in the species Astyanax altiparanae Garutti & Britski, 2000 (Teleostei, Characidae) from the Iguatemi River Basin, Brazil.

The genus Astyanax is relatively common and encompasses various similar taxa forming a highly complex group that is difficult to precisely delimit. The present study aims to analyze cytogenetically and morphologically specimens of A. altiparanae belonging to distinct populations of the Iguatemi River Basin, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil, for a better understanding of the evolutionary processes in this fish group.

Mutagenicity and recombinagenicity of Ocotea acutifolia (Lauraceae) aporphinoid alkaloids.

The somatic mutation and recombination test (SMART) in wing cells of Drosophila melanogaster was used to test the mutagenic and recombinogenic activities of five aporphinoid alkaloids isolated from Ocotea acutifolia: thalicminine (1), (+)-dicentrine (2), (+)-ocoteine (3), (+)-6S-ocoteine N-oxide (4), and (+)-leucoxine (5). Third-stage larvae derived from the standard cross with wing cell markers mwh and/or flr(3) were treated chronically. The frequencies of mutant spots observed in marked heterozygous descendants revealed significant dose-dependent genotoxicity for alkaloids 1-4; compounds 1 and 2 were the most active.

Cytogenetic analysis in three Bryconamericus species (Characiformes, Characidae): first description of the 5S rDNA-bearing chromosome pairs in the genus.

Background: Nowadays, the genus Bryconamericus is placed in subfamily Stevardiinae within of Characidae, but not shows consistent evidence of monophyletism. The purpose of this work was to study the chromosomes of three species of Bryconamericus, aiming to add cytogenetic knowledge and contribute to the understanding of the chromosomal evolution of this genus.

Results: The chromosomes of three species of Bryconamericus were analyzed using cytogenetic techniques.

Sympatric occurrence of three cytotypes and four morphological types of B chromosomes of Astyanax scabripinnis (Pisces, Characiformes) in the River Ivaí Basin, state of Paraná, Brazil.

Chromosomes of Astyanax scabripinnis from the Tatupeba stream, Ivaí Basin (state of Paraná, Brazil), were analyzed. Astyanax scabripinnis population presents 3 different diploid numbers (2n = 46, 48 and 50) and B chromosomes in each cytotype. Eighty per cent of the females among individuals of cytotype I (2n = 50) has a metacentric B macrochromosome, whereas three different types of B chromosomes were identified in individuals of cytotype II (2n = 48).