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Chironomus piger

Known as: Chironomus (Chironomus) piger, Chironomus thummi piger 
National Institutes of Health

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2019
2019
Genetic, epigenetic, and developmental toxicity of Chironomus riparius raised in metal-contaminated field sediments: A multi-generational study with arsenic as a second challenge.
2015
2015
Ecotoxicity of bare and coated silver nanoparticles in the aquatic midge, Chironomus riparius
Although sediment is generally considered to be the major sink for nanomaterials in aquatic environments, few studies have… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Modulation in the mRNA expression of ecdysone receptor gene in aquatic midge, Chironomus riparius upon exposure to nonylphenol and silver nanoparticles.
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2008
Highly Cited
2008
Measurement of dynamic mobilization of trace metals in sediments using DGT and comparison with bioaccumulation in Chironomus riparius: first results of an experimental study.
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2008
Highly Cited
2008
Effects of environmental contaminants on hemoglobin of larvae of aquatic midge, Chironomus riparius (Diptera: Chironomidae): a potential biomarker for ecotoxicity monitoring.
2008
2008
Sediment microbes and biofilms increase the bioavailability of chlorpyrifos in Chironomus riparius (Chironomidae, Diptera).
2004
2004
Emergence of the midge chironomus tentans when exposed to heavy metal contaminated sediment
This experiment tested the effects of heavy metal contaminated sediment on emergence of chironomids. The number of adults… 
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2003
Highly Cited
2003
The relative sensitivity of four benthic invertebrates to metals in spiked‐sediment exposures and application to contaminated field sediment
The relative sensitivity of four benthic invertebrates (Hyalella azteca, Chironomus riparius, Hexagenia spp., and Tubifex tubifex… 
2002
2002
Toxicity of 4-nonylphenol to Tubifex tubifex and Chironomus riparius in 28-day whole-sediment tests.
Concern has been growing recently over the toxicity and the mimicking properties of 4-nonylphenol (4NP), the most persistent… 
1998
1998
Seasonal dynamics and larval drift of Chironomus riparius (Diptera) in a metal contaminated lowland river
Chironomus riparius is one of the insect species which inhabit polluted rivers in large densities, indicating a high adaptive… 
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