What Are Some Common Examples of Sublethal Effects?
Biochemical changes: These include alterations in enzyme activity or hormone levels that can disrupt normal biological functions. Physiological changes: Long-term exposure to pollutants can affect cardiovascular, respiratory, or nervous systems. Behavioral changes: Affected organisms might show altered feeding, mating, or migration behaviors. Reproductive effects: Reduced fertility or developmental defects in offspring can result from sublethal exposure to toxicants.
