Earthworms are abundant and ecologically very important organisms in the soil ecosystem.
Impacts by pollutants on earthworm communities greatly influence the fertility of the …

Although the toxicity of metal contaminated soils has been assessed with various bioassays,
more information is needed about the biochemical responses, which may help to elucidate …

Enchytraeids are ecologically relevant soil organisms, due to their activity in decomposition
and bioturbation in many soil types worldwide. The enchytraeid reproduction test (ERT) …

Abstract Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are among the most produced NPs worldwide having
several applications in consumer products. Ag-NPs are known to cause oxidative stress in …

Research on nanotechnology with applications in agriculture has been gathering attention
because it may achieve a good balance between agricultural production and environmental …

Soil pollution has enormously increased during the last decades due to the intensive use of
biocides and fertilizers in agriculture, industrial activities, urban waste and atmospheric …

Despite the high usage of pesticides in current agricultural practices, its effects to humans
and to the environment (non-target species) are a continuous concern. Soil dwelling …

Folsomia candida (Collembola) is a standard soil ecotoxicological species; effect
assessment includes survival and reproduction as endpoints. In the present study, and for …

Soils contaminated with antibiotics may exert effects on soil-dwelling animals. A systematic
ecological toxicity assessment of norfloxacin on the soil collembolan Folsomia candida (F …

Injuries can impact the overall well-being and function of the animals. Nevertheless, the
healing capacity after mechanical trauma (eg perforation) is sparsely studied in soil …