Publication Abstract

Differential sensitivity of flounder (Platichthys flesus) in response to oestrogenic chemical exposure: An issue for design and interpretation of monitoring and research programmes

Differential sensitivity of flounder (Platichthys flesus) in response to oestrogenic chemical exposure: An issue for design and interpretation of monitoring and research programmes

M.F. Kirby, A.J. Smith, I. Katsiadaki, B. Lyons and A.P. Scott

This study was conducted as an initial investigation of ‘differential response’ in one of the main sentinel organisms used for monitoring programmes in United Kingdom estuaries, the flounder Platichthys flesus. It has been hypothesised that monitoring using species with a wide geographical spread and limited migration, such as flounder, might result in the comparison of different genetic stocks and certainly of populations with differing early life stage contaminant exposure histories. Furthermore, it is probable that these pre-exposure and genetic differences could manifest themselves in an ability to respond differently to contaminant exposure, so called ‘differential response’. It is important that the extent and nature of this response be understood if we want to be able to fully interpret the monitoring data from such programmes.

Reference

M.F. Kirby, A.J. Smith, I. Katsiadaki, B. Lyons and A.P. Scott (2006) Differential sensitivity of flounder (Platichthys flesus) in response to oestrogenic chemical exposure: An issue for design and interpretation of monitoring and research programmes. Marine Environment Research, 62: 315-325

M.F. Kirby*, A.J. Smith*, J. Barry, I. Katsiadaki*, B. Lyons and A.P. Scott*

Marine Environment Research, 62: 315-325