香花槐组培苗快繁体系的建立及工厂化育苗的主要影响因素

建立了香花槐组培苗快繁无性系．在改良MS培养基中添加ρ(6-BA)／mg L^-1=0．35～0．5、ρ(NAA)／mg L^-1=0．05～0．08，ρ(GA3)／mg L^-1=0．07～0．1作为生长培养基．在丛生芽诱导培养基中，ρ(6-BA)／mg L^-1=0．8～1．4，其余成分同生长培养基．两种培养方法同时使用，保证了组培苗繁殖系数为5左右．生根培养基中大量元素为MS基本培养基的1／4，ρ(IBA)／mg L^-1=0．1～0．5、ρ(IAA)／mg L^-1=1．7～2．5，香花槐组培苗的生根率为90％．炼苗后组培苗的移栽成活率为85％，且植株表型未见变异．将MS基本培养基中硝酸钾的含量由1.9g／L提高至2．199～2．931g／L，可满足每代香花槐试管苗生长25～35d期间对钾的需求．将培养基中6-BA的含量降至0．4mg／L，并采用合适的组培容器，在连续培养2、3代后，可将超度含水态苗的发生频率控制在10％以下，在6mo内生产100万株香花槐组培移栽苗．图1表1参16     

全氟辛烷磺酸（PFOS）急性暴露对斑马鱼鳃显微结构的影响

采用光镜和电镜的方法,探讨了高浓度全氟辛烷磺酸(PFOS)急性暴露对斑马鱼(Danio rerio)鳃显微结构的影响.暴露组PFOS浓度分别为0.5、1、2mg·L-1,同时设对照组,连续暴露7d,取鳃制备石蜡切片,进行光镜和扫描电镜观察.结果表明,7d后PFOS暴露组斑马鱼鳃部均有不同程度的损伤,石蜡切片上可观察到暴露组鱼鳃上皮细胞坏死脱落,鳃小片断裂或融合,并伴有鳃丝充血,且病变程度随PFOS浓度的升高而加重;扫描电镜下可观察到暴露组鱼鳃鳃丝表面分泌物增多,鳃丝细胞脱落或水肿,鳃小片前端细胞破损.高浓度PFOS急性暴露可在短期内对斑马鱼鳃组织造成严重损伤,且损伤程度存在剂量依赖效应.     

NaCl,Na2CO3胁迫下星星草根际K^＋,Na^＋,Ca^2＋的生理行为

对星星草施加25～600mmol·L－1NaCl及12．5～200mmol·L－1Na2CO3的盐胁迫处理，分析其根际K＋、Na＋、Ca2＋的生理行为．结果表明：Na2CO3对培养液中K＋、Na＋、Ca2＋活度的影响大于NaCl，其中Na2CO3使Ca2＋活度极度下降；营养液中K＋、Na＋、Ca2＋活度与星星草根中K＋、Na＋含量密切相关，其中，根中K＋、Na＋含量与营养液中Ca2＋活度和Na＋活度平方之比即（Ca2＋）／（Na＋）2之间具有一致的曲线关系，根系环境中的（Ca2＋）／（Na＋）2对植物K＋、Na＋吸收有决定性作用．星星草地上部分K＋、Na＋含量与其根中K＋、Na＋含量也相关．根（DW）中K＋在0．38～0．52mmol·g－1间可维持地上部分K＋含量基本稳定．根中Na＋含量较低时，地上部分Na＋含量随根中含量升高而平缓上升．但根中Na＋高至一定值时，地上部分Na＋转而急剧上升，提示星星草在由根向上转运K＋、Na＋的过程中有一定调控作用．     

水中主要阳离子对铜绿微囊藻生长及多糖的影响

通过室内培养试验,在65μmol·m-2·s-1光照度和12 h∶12 h光暗比下,模拟野外水体中铜绿微囊藻（Microcystis aeruginosa）的生长,研究了水中主要阳离子Ca、Mg、K、Na质量浓度的变化对铜绿微囊藻生长以及多糖的影响。依据自然水体中Ca、Mg、K、Na的实际浓度水平结合已有研究得到的抑制浓度,试验分别设定了5个质量浓度梯度的培养基,其中Ca质量浓度梯度为0、10、20、50、100 mg·L-1,Mg质量浓度梯度为0、2、5、10、20 mg·L-1,K质量浓度梯度为5、10、20、50、100 mg·L-1,Na质量浓度梯度为18、30、50、100、200 mg·L-1。试验测定的生理生化指标包括培养周期内每天铜绿微囊藻的藻细胞密度和对数生长期内铜绿微囊藻溶解性胞外多糖（sEPS）、固着性胞外多糖（bEPS）和胞内多糖（IPS）的含量。试验结果表明：低质量浓度的Ca对微囊藻的生长没有明显影响,高质量浓度的Ca（〉50 mg·L-1）会抑制铜绿微囊藻的生长但同时铜绿微囊藻合成多糖总量（TPS）会增加,Ca质量浓度的增大对铜绿微囊藻胞外多糖的分泌呈现先促进后抑制的趋势,并在刺激铜绿微囊藻细胞分泌多糖的同时会促进其溶解。Mg缺失时,铜绿微囊藻的生长会受到显著的抑制,较高质量浓度的Mg（〉5 mg·L-1）也会抑制铜绿微囊藻的生长但同时铜绿微囊藻合成多糖总量（TPS）会增加,Mg在适宜质量浓度（5 mg·L-1）会抑制多糖分泌、防止多糖溶解。K离子质量浓度的变化对微囊藻的生长无明显影响但铜绿微囊藻TPS的量呈现先增加后减少的趋势,K对多糖的分泌并没有显著影响,但对多糖的溶解呈现先促进后抑制的作用。Na离子质量浓度的变化对铜绿微囊藻的生长以及合成TPS的量均无明显影响,Na质量浓度增大对多糖的分泌的影响与Ca的一致,但影响的程度明显小于Ca的影响,其质量浓度的增加对多糖的溶解过程有轻微的促进作用。     

鞭式节丛孢(Arthrobotrys flagrans CBS583.91)对氯化钠和氯化镉的耐受性

首次报道了鞭式节丛孢的氯化钠和氯化镉耐受性,在查氏平板上培养39d，鞭式节丛孢对氯化钠的最高耐受浓度为0．6mol L^-1，对氯化镉的最高耐受浓度为3．0mmol L^-1；在LCMA平板上，0．18mol L^-1氯化钠抑制三维菌网的形成，0．30mol L^-1氯化钠抑制厚垣孢子的萌发，0．05mmol L^-1氯化镉抑制三维菌网形成，0．07mmol L^-1氯化镉抑制厚垣孢子萌发．图1表3参8     

生物表面活性剂胆酸钠对氯酚的增溶

胆酸钠是一种重要的生物表面活性剂,目前的研究主要集中在利胆药物研制方面,而有关其在增溶修复有机污染方面的应用研究较少.本文考察了胆酸钠(Na C)、脱氧胆酸钠(Na DC)、十二烷基硫酸钠(SDS)、曲拉通(TX-100)和十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)对2,4,6-三氯苯酚(2,4,6-TCP)和2,4-二氯苯酚(2,4-DCP)的增溶作用,并探究了底物结构、温度和无机离子对Na C增溶氯酚的性能的影响.实验结果表明,当表面活性剂浓度大于临界胶束浓度(CMC)时,2,4,6-TCP和2,4-DCP的表观溶解度与表面活性剂浓度具有良好的线性关系.其中,相比于其它表面活性剂,当浓度高于0.05 mol·L-1时,Na C具有更良好的增溶性能.随苯环上氯原子个数从0增加到3,Na C的摩尔增溶比(MSR)值随氯酚疏水性(Kow)的增大而线性减小,Na C的胶束-水分配系数(Kmc)值则线性增大.在288—308 K的温度范围内,Na C增溶氯酚的性能逐渐增强.4种无机盐KCl、Na Cl、Na2SO4、Ca Cl2对Na C增溶2,4,6-TCP和2,4-DCP的影响不同.随着无机盐浓度的升高,Na C增溶2,4,6-TCP的能力先上升后下降,而增溶2,4-DCP的能力则迅速下降.     

雷州无瓣海桑群落7种元素的生物累积和循环

在雷州市附城镇岚北人工生态恢复的 7a生无瓣海桑群落生物量调查的基础上 ,对所采集的无瓣海桑进行了植物体各组分样品的灰分和元素含量测定与循环分析 ,结果表明 :无瓣海桑植物体不同组分的灰分含量范围为 2 .2 7%～ 2 6 .4 1% ,以细根的含量最高 ,枯枝的含量最低 .植物体各组分中 7种元素质量分数范围分别为K 0 .11%～ 1.5 6 % ,Na0 .11%～ 1.6 6 % ,Ca 0 .2 0 %～ 2 .6 6 % ,Mg 0 .15 %～ 1.5 9% ,Fe 0 .0 4× 10 -3 ～ 9.6 4× 10 -3 ,Zn 0 .0 5× 10 -4～ 1.0 3× 10 -4,Cu0 .16× 10 -5～ 1.5 0× 10 -5.其加权平均的富集系数为 0 .0 5～ 9.70 ,其中Ca >K >Cu >Na >Mg>Zn >Fe .群落现存生物量中的累积储量分别为K 10 9.76gm-2 ,Ca 138.89gm-2 ,Na 86 .5 7gm-2 ,Mg 81.0 7gm-2 ,Fe 13.139gm-2 ,Zn 0 .4 83gm-2 ,Cu 0 .10 8gm-2 .群落 2 0 0 1年的元素存留累积储量分别为Ca4 1.6 8gm-2 ,K 37.2 4gm-2 ,Mg 2 7.33gm-2 ,Na2 5 .5 6gm-2 ,Fe 4 .2 75gm-2 ,Zn 0 .188gm-2 ,Cu 0 .0 39gm-2 .2 0 0 1年归还量分别为Ca 2 8.5 9gm-2 ,K 16 .83gm-2 ,Mg 12 .0 7gm-2 ,Na 11.5 8gm-2 ,Fe 0 .916gm-2 ,Zn 0 .14 1gm-2 ,Cu 0 .0 2 6gm-2 .年吸收量分别为Ca 70 .2 7gm-2 ,K 5 4 .0 7gm-2 ,Mg 39.4 0gm-2 ,Na 37.1     

NaCl胁迫对高粱成熟叶质外体和共质体中Na~ 、Ca~(2 )浓度的影响

在c（NaCl）＝200mmol／L，t＝14d胁迫条件下，盐敏感品种糖高粱（T）成熟叶生长抑制、含水量的下降和质膜透性均明显大于耐盐品种独角虎（D）；盐胁迫下，质外体和共质体中Na＋浓度明显增加，增加的幅度是质外体大于共质体，T大于D．相反，盐胁迫下质外体和共质体Ca2＋浓度均明显下降，研究结果表明：质外体Na＋浓度剧增并没有改变细胞膨压，而可能通过取代质膜上Ca2＋而破坏质膜选择透性，从而引发盐害     

离子液体[Bmim]Cl对HepG2细胞糖代谢的影响

离子液体是一类广泛用于生产、科研的有机溶剂,其生物毒性已被验证,然而在非致死浓度下离子液体对于生物体的潜在影响还有待研究.为探究离子液体对糖代谢的影响,选取人体肝癌细胞HepG2为受试对象进行体外实验,研究一种常用的咪唑类离子液体1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑氯盐([Bmim]Cl)对HepG2细胞糖代谢的影响.结果表明,[Bmim]Cl暴露会导致HepG2细胞对胞外葡萄糖的吸收显著降低,减少胞内的糖原含量,同时也会抑制细胞活性诱导细胞凋亡,细胞存活率最高下降57％.RT-qPCR结果表明,[Bmim]Cl暴露后,HepG2细胞中糖原分解的重要基因糖原磷酸化酶(PYGL)的表达上调,而调控糖原合成的重要基因糖原合酶2(GYS2)的基因表达在中、低浓度暴露后受到了抑制.此外,葡萄糖转运、糖酵解、糖异生和TCA循环的相关基因在不同的暴露浓度下也出现了不同程度的变化.综上所述,[Bmim]Cl暴露会影响HepG2细胞对胞外葡萄糖的吸收,影响胞内糖原的合成和分解,促进糖酵解,抑制糖异生.高浓度的[Bmim]Cl暴露会引起HepG2细胞的糖代谢紊乱.     

盐胁迫对油菜幼苗生长和光合特征的影响

采用盆栽砂培试验,研究了不同浓度(0、50、100、200、300mmol·L-1)NaCl胁迫10和30d对油菜(Brassica napus)幼苗干质量、叶绿素(Chl)含量、净光合速率(Pn)、气孔导度(Gs)、细胞间CO2浓度(xi)、蒸腾速率(Rt)、水分利用效率(Ew,u)和气孔限制值(Ls)等的影响.结果表明,在NaCl胁迫下,油菜幼苗植株干质量显著降低,长期高盐胁迫下油菜干质量降低更显著;随NaCl浓度的增加,Chl含量、Chl a/Chl b比值均呈先升高后降低的变化趋势,处理10d,Chl含量、Chl a/Chl b比值在NaCl浓度为200mmol·L-1条件下达最大值,处理30d,在NaCl浓度为100mmol·L-1条件下达最大值.在50～100mmol·L-1NaCl胁迫下,油菜叶片的Pn、xi和Ls所受影响均很小;高盐胁迫下,其Pn、Gs、xi和Rt均显著下降,而Ew,u和Ls则显著上升.相关分析显示,植株干质量与Chl含量、Chl a/Chl b比值间无相关性,与Na+、Cl-含量,Ew,u和Ls间呈显著负相关(P＜0.01),与根冠比,K+、Ca2+含量,K+/Na+、Ca2+/Na+比值,K+与Na+的选择性比率[S(K+,Na+)],Ca2+与Na+的选择性比率[S(Ca2+,Na+)],Pn,Gs,xi和Rt间呈显著正相关(P＜0.01).上述结果表明,200mmol·L-1 NaCl胁迫10和30d、300mmol·L-1 NaCl胁迫10d,油菜幼苗光合抑制主要来自气孔限制,而300mmol·L-1 NaCl胁迫30d,气孔限制和非气孔限制在油菜幼苗光合抑制中均具有重要作用.Na+、Cl-、K+、Ca2+含量,Ew,u,Ls,根冠比,K+/Na+、Ca2+/Na+比值,S(K+,Na+),S(Ca2+,Na+),Pn,Gs,xi和Rt均可作为油菜生长盐适应性的评价指标.     

Scanning electron microscopy study of the gills,scales and erythrocytes of Anabas testudineus upon exposure to chlorpyrifos

The present study was undertaken to assess the toxicity of sublethal concentrations (125, 250, and 375 µg L^?1) of chlorpyrifos on Anabas testudineus for 21 days. The morphological changes on the gills, scales, and erythrocytes of A. testudineus were observed using scanning electron microscopy. Gill alterations included highly active mucous cells, epithelial hyperplasia, and fusion of secondary lamellae. The scales showed damaged lepidonts. Oozed out cytoplasmic content and lobopodial projections were observed in the erythrocytes after exposure to chlorpyrifos.     

Concentrations of inorganic elements in bottled waters on the Swedish market

This study presents the concentrations of about 50 metals and ions in 33 different brands of bottled waters on the Swedish market. Ten of the brands showed calcium (Ca) concentrations ≤10 mg L⁻¹ and magnesium (Mg) levels <3 mg L⁻¹, implying very soft waters. Three of these waters had in addition low concentrations of sodium (Na; <7 mg L⁻¹), potassium (K; <3 mg L⁻¹) and bicarbonate (HCO₃ ≤31 mg L⁻¹). These brands were collected from barren districts. Nine of the brands were collected from limestone regions. They showed increased Ca-levels exceeding 50 mg L⁻¹ with a maximum of 289 mg L⁻¹. Corresponding Mg-levels were also raised in two brands exceeding 90 mg L⁻¹. Two soft and carbonated waters were supplemented with Na₂CO₃ and NaCl, resulting in high concentrations of Na (644 and 648 mg L⁻¹) and chloride (Cl; 204 and 219 mg L⁻¹). Such waters may make a substantial contribution to the daily intake of NaCl in high water consumers. The storage of carbonated drinking water in aluminum (Al) cans increased the Al-concentration to about 70 μg L⁻¹. Conclusion As there was a large variation in the material as regards concentrations of macro-elements such as Ca, Mg, Na, K and Cl. Supplementation with salts, e.g., Na₂CO₃, K₂ CO₃ and NaCl, can lead to increased concentrations of Na, K and Cl, as well as decreased ratios of Ca/Na and larger ratios of Na/K. Water with high concentrations of e.g., Ca and Mg, may make a substantial contribution to the daily intake of these elements in high water consumers. Al cans are less suited for storage of carbonated waters, as the lowered pH-values may dissolve Al. The levels of potentially toxic metals in the studied brands were generally low.     

Ultrastructural alterations on chloride cells of the yellowtail Seriola quinqueradiata,following exposure to the red tide species Chattonella antiqua

By means of scanning and transmission electron microscopy, the influence of the red tide species Chattonella antiqua was examined with respect to the surface ultrastructures of chloride cells of the yellowtail Seriola quinqueradiata. Conspicuous ultrastructural alterations occurred on the apical surface of these cells. The majority of chloride cells in the control gills showed an apical surface with numerous cellular extensions, while more than half the chloride cells affected by red tide organisms exhibited an apical surface with fewer and smaller extensions, a wrinkled apical surface, or a protruded apical surface. These ultrastructural alterations of chloride cell surface may be due to the partial disturbance of salinity by C. antiqua, and reflect the changes of the ion-transport function in yellowtail gills exposed to red tide water.     

Surface morphology of dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) gill epithelium,and surface morphological changes following treatment with zinc sulphate: A scanning electron microscope study

The surface morphology of the gill epithelium of the dogfish Scyliorhinus canicula L. (collected near Barcelona, Spain, in February–March, 1981) was studied by scanning electron microscopy. Pavement cells exhibited either surface microvilli or microridges, which were randomly distributed on both the primary (afferent and efferent sides and interlamellar spaces) and secondary epithelium. Chloride cell apical regions on the afferent side displayed characteristics closer to freshwater than to marine teleosts: no apical pits were detected; chloride cells displayed longer microvilli than those of adjacent cells. Two morphologically different cell types were identified: a large chloride cell and a smaller cell (probably a chloride cell too), measuring 4 to 7 m and 1 m, respectively, the latter being dominant in the interlamellar spaces. Apart from pavement cells, the mucous cell was the prevalent cell type on the efferent region. The respiratory epithelium consisted of a mozaic of typical epithelial cells; some chloride and mucous cells were present, mainly located at the base of the secondary lamellae. Surface morphological changes were monitored after exposing the dogfish to subacute zinc treatment: 10 ppm Zn (ZnSO₄) for 3 wk. The chloride cell was the only cell type that underwent any modifications: microvilli became longer and tips were swollen following Zn treatment. The results are discussed in relation to a previous study on the effects of zinc sulphate on chloride cell response and heavy metal distribution in excretory organs of the dogfish.     

Histopathological impact of industrial wastewater on the vital organs of Oreochromis mossambicus

The acute toxicity of paper mill wastewater to Oreochromis mossambicus was investigated with the lethal concentration (LC50) value 6.5% for 96?h exposure. This concentration was used as a baseline to study the effects of paper mill effluent on histopathological changes in gills, liver, kidney, and brain of fish. In the gills, filament cell proliferation, cellular infiltration, hemorrhage, and epithelial lifting were observed. In the liver, vacuolation of hepatocytes and necrosis were noted. In kidney, exfoliation and swollen with pyknotic nuclei were identified. Similarly, the brain also showed enlarged pyramidal cells, binucleated nuclei, vacoulation, and necrosis. These changes occurred predominantly in 21days following exposure of fish to the industrial waste water. Paper mill wastewater was found to be highly toxic to fish.     

环境激素烯菌酮引发小鼠前列腺癌细胞的毒性机制

为探讨环境激素烯菌酮引发小鼠前列腺癌(RM-1)细胞毒性机制,设计了3组实验,分别为对照组、烯菌酮染毒组(染毒组)和烯菌酮染毒后添加维生素E组(实验组),各组给药培养48h后,观察细胞形态变化。检测细胞增殖活性、丙二醛(MDA)含量、抑制羟自由基能力、乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)活性、Na+-K+-ATP酶活性和Ca2+-Mg2+-ATP酶活性。结果表明,与对照组相比,染毒组RM-1细胞圆缩脱落明显,贴壁细胞减少;细胞增殖率、抑制羟自由基能力、Na+-K+-ATP酶活性和Ca2+-Mg2+-ATP酶活性明显降低(p<0.05),LDH活性和MDA含量显著升高(p<0.05)。与染毒组相比,染毒后添加维生素E,圆缩脱落细胞减少,而梭形贴壁细胞明显增加;细胞增殖率、抑制羟自由基能力、Na+-K+-ATP酶活性和Ca2+-Mg2+-ATP酶活性显著升高(p<0.05),LDH活性和MDA含量明显下降(p<0.05)。这表明维生素E可能通过其抗氧化性拮抗了烯菌酮引发的氧化应激,缓解了细胞膜的损伤,维持了细胞膜的完整性和膜蛋白的功能,防止了细胞内LDH外逸、Na+-K+-ATP酶和Ca2+-Mg2+-ATP酶活性的下降,从而逆转了烯菌酮引发的细胞死亡和增殖率的下降。     

Entrainment of the larval release rhythm of the crab Rhithropanopeus harrisii (Brachyura: Xanthidae) by cycles in salinity change

Influences of salinity, Na, K, Ca and Mg on Na–K-ATPase activity in the posterior gills of Carcinus maenas (L.) have been investigated with respect to the role of the enzyme in hyperosmotic regulation. K and Mg ions were obligatory for enzyme activity. The dependence on the K concentration can be seen in a saturation curve of the Michaelis-Menten type. Low concentrations of Ca (0.2–3 mM) in the incubation medium strongly inhibited Na–K-ATPase activity. Activities inhibited by Ca could be reactivated to non-inhibited values by the addition of higher amounts of Mg (25 mM). Activity increased along with the salinity of the sea water used as incubation medium up to about 10 S. Here, maximum activity was observed. Further salinity increases of the incubating sea water were inhibitory. Salinity dependence is assumed to be based on Na dependence of the Na-pump. Comparative investigations of the Na–K-ATPase activity and its affinity to sodium in five species of decapod crustaceans indicated that levels of Na–K-ATPase differed in the posterior gills of stenohaline and euryhaline species. The results obtained confirm previous assumptions of a central role of the branchial Na–K-ATPase in hyperosmotic regulation. Properties of the Na–K-ATPase, such as affinity for substrates or dependence on ionic sea water constituents, are kept constant with respect to salinity changes. Modifications due to salinity only concern enzyme amounts especially in the posterior gills. The finding that the Na-pump is localized in basolateral parts of ion-transporting epithelial cells confirms the aforementioned results.     

Mechanisms of copper toxicity in the shore crab,Carcinus maenas

The influence of copper(II)chloride on selected key enzymes and metabolites in intermediary metabolism and the energy charge potential of the hyperregulating shore crab, Carcinus maenas (L.) were investigated. Crabs, collected in Odense Fjord, Denmark between September 1989 and May 1990, were exposed to 10 ppm copper(II)chloride, in 10 ppt salinity seawater at 15°C for up to 1 wk. Hexokinase activity was 77% lower in the posterior gills and 60% lower in the midgut gland than in control crabs. Phosphofructokinase activity was reduced in the midgut gland by 82% but was unaffected in the gills. Pyruvate kinase activity was undetectable in the gills of exposed crabs and reduced by 47% in the midgut gland. Citrate synthase activity was depressed by 30% in the posterior gills and unaffected in other tissues. Copper exposure had no apparent effect on tissue cytochrome c oxidase activity. Chela muscle was the only tissue in which copper exposure did not bring about reductions in the enzyme activities tested. As a result of 1 wk of copper exposure the average lactate level increased by 3.5-fold in haemolymph, 9.3-fold in posterior gills and 6.5-fold in midgut gland. The average glucose level was raised by a factor of 6 in the haemolymph, 3.4 in the posterior gills and 1.2 in the midgut gland. Energy charge potential was at a very high level (ca. 0.9) and was unaffected by copper exposure.     

Effects of arsenic on osmoregulation in the tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus reared in seawater

The effects of arsenic (As₂O₃) on plasma osmolarity, Na and K concentrations, the activity of gill Na–K-ATPase, and on the ultrastructure of gill chloride cells were compared between seawater tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) and freshwater tilapia in the Institute of Zoology, Academia Sinica, between 1989 and 1991. Arsenic was found to be more lethal in seawater tilapia [96 h LC₅₀ (median lethal concentration): 26.5 ppm] than in freshwater ones (71.7 ppm). No significant effect was found on plasma ion concentrations and osmolarity, enzyme activity or the ultrastructure of chloride cells in freshwater tilapia after 96 h exposure to 70 ppm arsenic. In contrast, 96 h exposure to 15 ppm arsenic caused evident effects in seawater tilapia: an increase in plasma osmolarity and activity of gill Na–K-ATPase, as well as better development of the chloride cell tubular system. These data suggest that the lethal effect of arsenic may be partially attributed to a hydromineral disturbance in seawater tilapia, but in freshwater tilapia arsenic perhaps causes destruction in some physiological mechanisms other than osmoregulation. The activation of gill Na–K-ATPase and chloride cells in seawater tilapia appears to indicate an adaptation in the osmoregulatory mechanism to arsenic exposure, i.e., to enhance secreting ions or arsenic in the gills.