Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon
This study aimed to investigate the impact of anthropogenic stressors (landfilling, navigation for transport of goods, cooling in fossil fuel, urbanization, industrial expansion, agriculture activities, and recreational activities) on environmental variables, microbiological quality, and sediment pr...
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| author | Taiwo Adekanmi Adesakin Ehikhamele Isaac Erhomosele Oluwaseun F. Ogunrinola Oyedibu Oyebayo Oloyede Adebukola Adenike Adedeji Phebian Temitope Odufuwa Amowie Aimienoho Adedeji Idowu Aduwo Emmanuel Abiodun Adewumi |
| author_facet | Taiwo Adekanmi Adesakin Ehikhamele Isaac Erhomosele Oluwaseun F. Ogunrinola Oyedibu Oyebayo Oloyede Adebukola Adenike Adedeji Phebian Temitope Odufuwa Amowie Aimienoho Adedeji Idowu Aduwo Emmanuel Abiodun Adewumi |
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| description | This study aimed to investigate the impact of anthropogenic stressors (landfilling, navigation for transport of goods, cooling in fossil fuel, urbanization, industrial expansion, agriculture activities, and recreational activities) on environmental variables, microbiological quality, and sediment properties using benthic macroinvertebrates as a bioindicator within Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Four (4) sampling stations were established with respect to their importance/anthropogenic activities within the Lagos Lagoon. Surface water, bottom substrates, and benthic macroinvertebrate fauna samples were collected bimonthly from each sampling station for a year and analyzed using appropriate standard methods and procedures. The highest pH range of 7.96–8.01 (7.98 ± 2.35) was recorded at Site IV, while the lowest range of 6.41–7.01 (6.15 ± 1.14) was observed at Site II, and there was a significant difference (p < 0.05) among the pH mean values across the sites. High values of salinity, chloride, sodium, COD, BOD, manganese, nickel, cadmium, and nitrate were recorded among the surface water physicochemical parameters, which were above WHO (2011) permissible limits, while the high concentrations of toxic metals (Pb, Cr, Zn, and Cd) was recorded in sediment. A total of 26 species of benthic macroinvertebrates were recorded during this study, which belongs to eight (8) classes. Gastropoda recorded the highest percentage contribution of 39.12%, followed by polychaeta accounting for 30.34%, while malacostraca contributed 2.63%. The highest abundance of macroinvertebrates was recorded at Site I (256 Indiv/m2), followed by Site IV (252 Indiv/m2), and the least was observed at Site II (195 Indiv/m2). Based on the results of the physico-chemical, heavy metals, microbial quality, and macroinvertebrates assemblage obtained from this study revealed the adverse effect of anthropogenic activities on water quality degradation. It plays a significant role in the distribution and diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates in an aquatic environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0380a00d1ba046429056dec75e903ceb2023-10-01T05:59:54ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-09-0199e19508Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoonTaiwo Adekanmi Adesakin0Ehikhamele Isaac Erhomosele1Oluwaseun F. Ogunrinola2Oyedibu Oyebayo Oloyede3Adebukola Adenike Adedeji4Phebian Temitope Odufuwa5Amowie Aimienoho6Adedeji Idowu Aduwo7Emmanuel Abiodun Adewumi8Department of Biology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria; Corresponding author.Department of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaInstitute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, USADepartment of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USADepartment of Ecotoxicology, University of Koblenz-Landau, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyDepartment of Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaDepartment of Animal and Environmental Biology, Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, NigeriaThis study aimed to investigate the impact of anthropogenic stressors (landfilling, navigation for transport of goods, cooling in fossil fuel, urbanization, industrial expansion, agriculture activities, and recreational activities) on environmental variables, microbiological quality, and sediment properties using benthic macroinvertebrates as a bioindicator within Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria. Four (4) sampling stations were established with respect to their importance/anthropogenic activities within the Lagos Lagoon. Surface water, bottom substrates, and benthic macroinvertebrate fauna samples were collected bimonthly from each sampling station for a year and analyzed using appropriate standard methods and procedures. The highest pH range of 7.96–8.01 (7.98 ± 2.35) was recorded at Site IV, while the lowest range of 6.41–7.01 (6.15 ± 1.14) was observed at Site II, and there was a significant difference (p < 0.05) among the pH mean values across the sites. High values of salinity, chloride, sodium, COD, BOD, manganese, nickel, cadmium, and nitrate were recorded among the surface water physicochemical parameters, which were above WHO (2011) permissible limits, while the high concentrations of toxic metals (Pb, Cr, Zn, and Cd) was recorded in sediment. A total of 26 species of benthic macroinvertebrates were recorded during this study, which belongs to eight (8) classes. Gastropoda recorded the highest percentage contribution of 39.12%, followed by polychaeta accounting for 30.34%, while malacostraca contributed 2.63%. The highest abundance of macroinvertebrates was recorded at Site I (256 Indiv/m2), followed by Site IV (252 Indiv/m2), and the least was observed at Site II (195 Indiv/m2). Based on the results of the physico-chemical, heavy metals, microbial quality, and macroinvertebrates assemblage obtained from this study revealed the adverse effect of anthropogenic activities on water quality degradation. It plays a significant role in the distribution and diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates in an aquatic environment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023067166Benthic macroinvertebrateAnthropogenic stressorsToxic metalsLagoonBioindicatorPhysicochemical |
| spellingShingle | Taiwo Adekanmi Adesakin Ehikhamele Isaac Erhomosele Oluwaseun F. Ogunrinola Oyedibu Oyebayo Oloyede Adebukola Adenike Adedeji Phebian Temitope Odufuwa Amowie Aimienoho Adedeji Idowu Aduwo Emmanuel Abiodun Adewumi Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon Heliyon Benthic macroinvertebrate Anthropogenic stressors Toxic metals Lagoon Bioindicator Physicochemical |
| title | Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon |
| title_full | Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon |
| title_fullStr | Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon |
| title_short | Using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a West African lagoon |
| title_sort | using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators to evaluate the impact of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and sediment properties of a west african lagoon |
| topic | Benthic macroinvertebrate Anthropogenic stressors Toxic metals Lagoon Bioindicator Physicochemical |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023067166 |
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