History and sensitivity comparison of two standard whole-sediment toxicity tests with crustaceans: the amphipod Hyalella azteca and the ostracod Heterocypris incongruens microbiotest

History and sensitivity comparison of two standard whole-sediment toxicity tests with crustaceans: the amphipod Hyalella azteca and the ostracod Heterocypris incongruens microbiotest

The review first details the development of the test procedures with Hyalella azteca which historically emerged as one of the recommended test species for whole-sediment assays and its gradual standardization and endorsement by national and international organizations. The sensitivity and precision...

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Main Authors: De Cooman W., Blaise C., Janssen C., Detemmerman L., Elst R., Persoone G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2015-01-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
Subjects:
whole-sediment toxicity tests
sensitivity comparison
Hyalella azteca
Heterocypris incongruens
ostracod microbiotest
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2015011

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2015011

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