摘要
Arsenic characteristics in earthworms and soils across 47 sites in China were studied.Earthworm tissues showed lower arsenic levels than surrounding soils.Higher arsenite to arsenate ratio was observed in earthworm tissues.Positive correlation of arsenic levels in earthworm tissues with soil nitrate.The total arsenic(As)and As species of earthworm body tissues and surrounding soils were investigated in 47 locations(16 forested lands and 31 agricultural lands)at a national scale across China using inductively coupled plasmamass spectrometer(ICP-MS)and high-performance liquid chromatography-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer(HPLC-ICP-MS).Earthworm body tissues had an average total As concentration of 6.21 mg kg^(−1),significantly lower than the soil As concentration of 12.99 mg kg^(−1).The ratio of arsenite to arsenate(As^(Ⅲ)/As^(Ⅴ) ratio)in earthworm body tissues(67%)was significantly higher compared to that in surrounding soils(19%).HPLC-ICP-MS analysis detected small amounts of organic As forms,such as arsenobetaine(2.9%),dimethylarsinic acid(1%),and monomethylarsonic acid(0.3%),mainly in earthworm tissues from certain locations.The total As content and As^(Ⅲ)/As^(Ⅴ) ratio in earthworm tissues exhibited a strong positive correlation with soil NO_(3)−content.This field study enhances our understanding of As concentration and speciation in earthworm body tissues across China,contributing valuable insights into the biogeochemical cycle of As and its biological risks in diverse soil ecosystems.These findings provide crucial evidence for policymakers to formulate strategies addressing and mitigating soil As pollution and associated health risks.
基金
supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant numbers 42107138,32101291,and 42007036)
the NSFC-Henan Joint Fund(Grant number U1904204)
the Innovation Scientists and Technicians Troop Construction Projects of Henan Province(Grant number 182101510005).
作者简介
Corresponding authors:Hongtao Wang,E-mail:htwang@henu.edu.cn;Corresponding authors:Shenglei Fu,E-mail:fsl@henu.edu.cn。
