Med. Pr. 2009;60(1):43-50 |
THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS ON FLORA AND FAUNA |
WPŁYW PÓL ELEKTROMAGNETYCZNYCH NA FLORĘ I FAUNĘ |
Małgorzata Rochalska |
Abstract
This paper presents the influence of natural and artificial electromagnetic fields (EMF) on fauna and flora. The mechanisms of Earth`s magnetic field detection and the use of this skill by migratory animals to faultlessly reach the destination of their travel are discussed, as well as the positive effects of electric and magnetic fields on plants relative to their physiology, yielding and health. EMF influence on social insects and animal organisms, including possible DNA damages and DNA repair systems, is presented. The influence of high frequency electromagnetic fields on birds nesting is also discussed. Med Pr 2009;60(1):43-50
Key words
magnetic field, fauna, flora, magnetic sense, magnetoorientation