There is an increasing concern related to the toxic effects of the soluble portion of diesel oil on aquatic ecosystems and the organisms living in them. In this context, the aim of this study was to analyze the effects of diesel water accommodated-fraction (WAF) on behavioral and biochemical responses of mussels Perna perna. Animals were exposed to 5 and 20% of WAF for 96 h. Prior to the beginning of the experiments, Hall effect sensors and magnets were attached to the valves of the mussels. Valve gaping behavior was continuously recorded for 12 h of exposure and tissues (gills and digestive gland) were separated after 96 h of exposure. Overall, both behavior and biochemical biomarkers were altered due to WAF exposure. Animals exposed to WAF reduced the average amplitude of the valves and the fraction of time opened, and presented greater transition frequency, demonstrating avoidance behavior over the 12 h period. Furthermore, the biochemical biomarkers (GSH, GST, SOD and CAT) were altered following the 96 h of exposure to WAF. Considering the results presented, this study demonstrates the toxic potential of WAF in both shorter and longer exposure periods.
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