Impact of Heavy Metal Exposure on the Nervous System and Endocrine-Mediated Processes in Crustaceans

Abstract

ABSTRACT Milton Fingerman, Manjula Devi, Palla S. Reddy and Rajesh Katyayani (1996) Impact of heavy metal exposure on the nervous system and endocrine-mediated processes in crustaceans. Zoological Studies 35(1): 1-8. Contamination of the aquatic environment by heavy metals and their toxicological impact on flora and fauna have been of increasing concern in recent years. This review deals with the effects of heavy metals on the nervous system and endocrine-mediated processes in crustaceans. The possible use of hormonally regulated processes, such as molting, color changes, and blood glucose level, as biomarkers of heavy metal stress is discussed.