Research progress on the bioconcentration of methylmercury in algae and its trophic transfer
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Luo, X, Liu, Y, Guo, Y et al. (2023). Research progress on the bioconcentration of methylmercury in algae and its trophic transfer
. 42(3), 693-706. 10.7524/j.issn.0254-6108.2022100901
Luo, X, Liu, Y, Guo, Y et al. (2023). Research progress on the bioconcentration of methylmercury in algae and its trophic transfer
. 42(3), 693-706. 10.7524/j.issn.0254-6108.2022100901
Methylmercury (MeHg), a highly toxic pollutant, can be bioaccumulated by aquatic organisms and cause risks to both the aquatic ecosystem and human health. As the primary producer in the aquatic ecosystem, algae determine the level of MeHg introduced into the food web. The high bioconcentration of MeHg in algae from water and its further trophic transfer lead to its biomagnification in organisms at higher trophic level, which is of great significance to reveal bioaccumulation of MeHg and predict its risk. In this review, we outline the characteristics and mechanisms of MeHg bioconcentration in algae and further trophic transfer. The biological and environmental factors affecting bioconcentration and trophic transfer are discussed. Future research directions on MeHg bioconcentration in algae are also proposed.
