Publications by authors named "Giulia Dos Santos Pedroso-Fidelis"
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
March 2020
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the impact of coal dust on the lung health of wild bats in Santa Catarina, Brazil, focusing on the species Artibeus lituratus and Sturnira lilium.
- Bats from coal mining areas exhibited higher levels of certain metals and greater pulmonary damage, compared to those from non-contaminated areas, indicating adverse health effects.
- The research suggested that A. lituratus could serve as a sentinel species to monitor the detrimental effects of coal dust on wildlife health.
