ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Biogenic and Metalic Element Accumulation
in the European Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
in the Largest Dam in Slovakia
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Institute of High Mountain Biology, University of Žilina, Tatranská Javorina, Slovak Republic
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Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences,
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic
Submission date: 2017-10-11
Final revision date: 2017-12-11
Acceptance date: 2018-01-18
Online publication date: 2018-10-01
Publication date: 2018-12-20
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Vladimír Hurta
Institute of High Mountain Biology, University of Žilina, Slovak republic, Tatranská Javorina 7, 05956 Tatranská Javorina, Slovak Republic
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2019;28(2):657-667
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Our study focuses on the European perch (Perca fluviatilis) regarding differences in concentrations
of the biogenic (P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Mn, Zn) and metallic (Sr, Sb, Rb, Pb, Mo, Cr, Fe) elements relative
to perch morphology and environmental factors at the largest dam in Slovakia. The juvenile perch were
sampled at four capture sites from June to October. The highest concentration of biogenic elements and
metals was found in perch caught in the site disposed to wastewater effluent (WWE). The concentrations
of biogenic elements in perch decrease with the size of the fish; at most the perch affected by WWE had
the smallest size. The concentration of biogenic elements in perch increased with the date from June to
October and with water temperature for all sites. Lead accumulated by the perch in all sites exceeded more
than five times the maximum permissible limits provided by international institutions.