Contrasting Physiological Responses of Two Populations of the Razor Clam Tagelus dombeii with Different Histories of Exposure to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)

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dc.contributor.authorNavarro, Jorge M.
dc.contributor.authorGonzález Alfaro, Katerina
dc.contributor.authorCisternas, Barbara
dc.contributor.authorLopez, Jorge A.
dc.contributor.authorChaparro, Oscar R.
dc.contributor.authorSegura, Cristian J.
dc.contributor.authorCordova, Marco
dc.contributor.authorSuarez Isla, Benjamin
dc.contributor.authorFernandez Reiriz, Maria J.
dc.contributor.authorLabarta, Uxio
dc.date2014
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-30T17:04:11Z
dc.date.available2021-04-30T17:04:11Z
dc.description.abstractThis study describes the physiological performance of two populations of the razor clam Tagelus dombeii from two geographic areas with different histories of exposure to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) linked to the toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella. Clams from Melinka-Aysen, which are frequently exposed to PSP, were not affected by the presence of toxins in the diet. However, clams from Corral-Valdivia, which have never been exposed to PSP, exhibited significantly reduced filtration activity and absorption, affecting the energy allocated to scope for growth (SFG). Ammonia excretion and oxygen uptake were not affected significantly by the presence of A. catenella in the diet. Measurements of energy acquisition and expenditure were performed during a 12-day intoxication period. According to three-way repeated measure ANOVAs, the origin of the clams had a highly significant effect on all physiological variables, and the interaction between diet and origin was significant for the clearance and absorption rates and for the scope for growth. The scope for growth index showed similar positive values for both the toxic and non-toxic individuals from the Melinka-Aysen population. However, it was significantly reduced in individuals from Corral-Valdivia when exposed to the diet containing A. catenella. The absence of differences between the physiological response of the toxic and non-toxic clams from Melinka-Aysen may be related to the frequent presence of A. catenella in the environment, indicating that this bivalve does not suffer negative consequences from PSP. By contrast, A. catenella has a negative effect on the physiological performance, primarily on the energy gained from the environment, on T. dombeii from Corral-Valdivia. This study supports the hypothesis that the history of PSP exposure plays an important role in the physiological performance and fitness of filter feeding bivalves.
dc.identifier.citationPLOS ONE,Vol.9,,2014
dc.identifier.doi10.1371/journal.pone.0105794
dc.identifier.urihttp://repositoriodigital.uct.cl/handle/10925/3876
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
dc.sourcePLOS ONE
dc.titleContrasting Physiological Responses of Two Populations of the Razor Clam Tagelus dombeii with Different Histories of Exposure to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)
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