Publications by authors named "Devon Lee"
Environ Pollut
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Pesticide use in agriculture is leading to concerns about its effects on non-target species, particularly the freshwater amphipod, Hyalella azteca, which has developed resistance to chlorpyrifos due to genetic changes.
- Studies show that resistant H. azteca can absorb and retain higher levels of chlorpyrifos than non-resistant populations, raising risks for predator species in the ecosystem.
- The findings highlight the importance of understanding how resistant organisms behave in contaminated environments, as they may disrupt food webs more significantly than previously thought.
