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  • Aquatic toxicology
  • Immunology

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  • Teleost fish inhabit environments subject to significant short-term (tidal, weather) and long-term (anthropogenic) changes.
  • Climate change alters aquatic conditions, affecting temperature, acidity, salinity, and dissolved oxygen.
  • These environmental shifts can profoundly impact fish physiology, including immune function and disease susceptibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on the effects of environmental changes on teleost immune responses.
  • To highlight the consequences of environmental variability on fish health and pathogen defense.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent scientific investigations.
  • Analysis of studies examining environmental impacts on teleost immune systems.

Main Results:

  • Environmental changes demonstrably affect teleost immune system function.
  • Altered immune capacity can compromise fish well-being and increase vulnerability to pathogens.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding environmental impacts on fish immunity is crucial for aquatic ecosystem health.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms and consequences of these changes.