Determining the Impact of Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) on Mosquito Morphology
Abstract (300 words maximum)
The toxicity of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on aquatic invertebrates has been well documented. These “forever chemicals” are released from industrial factories, military bases, civilian airports, and waste facilities where products containing PFAS are made, used, and discarded. Contamination settles in aqueous sites where insects such as mosquitoes develop, including agricultural fields and sewers. The current study exposed immature stages of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, to the median lethal concentration (LC50) of a common PFAS, perfluorooctane acid (PFOS). Morphological characteristics were recorded and analyzed. This study furthers our understanding of the impacts of PFAS on mosquito development.
Determining the Impact of Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) on Mosquito Morphology
The toxicity of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on aquatic invertebrates has been well documented. These “forever chemicals” are released from industrial factories, military bases, civilian airports, and waste facilities where products containing PFAS are made, used, and discarded. Contamination settles in aqueous sites where insects such as mosquitoes develop, including agricultural fields and sewers. The current study exposed immature stages of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, to the median lethal concentration (LC50) of a common PFAS, perfluorooctane acid (PFOS). Morphological characteristics were recorded and analyzed. This study furthers our understanding of the impacts of PFAS on mosquito development.