Table 3.
Effects of UV filters on mollusks
| UV Filter | Effects on Mollusks | Mollusk Species Studied | Test Concentration Ranges | Toxicity Threshold | Duration of Study | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TiO2 (nano) | Changes in antioxidant enzyme levels | Haliotis diversicolor supertexta | C = 0.1 mg/L, C = 1 mg/L, C = 10 mg/L | LOEC = 1.0 mg/L and C ≥ 1.0 mg/L | 96 h | Zhu et al. 2011 |
| Changes in metallotheionin levels | Mytillus galloprovincialis | C = 2.8 μg/L, C = 28 μg/L, C = 280 μg/L | LOEC = 2.8 μg/L | 24 h | Sureda et al. 2018 | |
| Reduction of byssal secretion | Mytilus coruscus | C = 100 μg/L | na | 10 days | Shi et al. 2020 | |
| ZnO (nano) | Reduction of byssal secretion | Mytilus coruscus | C = 100 μg/L | na | 10 days | Shi et al. 2020 |