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TEST CHAMBERS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR IN SITU TOXICITY TESTING WITH ZOOPLANKTON

1999; Wiley; Volume: 18; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1897/1551-5028(1999)018 2.3.co;2

1552-8618

Anabela Maria Maia Pereira, Amadeu M.V.M. Soares, Fernando Gonçalves, Rui Ribeiro,

Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology

Environmental Toxicology and ChemistryVolume 18, Issue 9 p. 1956-1964 Environmental Toxicology Test chambers and test procedures for in situ toxicity testing with zooplankton Anabela Maria Maia Pereira, Anabela Maria Maia Pereira Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorAmadeu Mortágua Velho da Maia Soares, Amadeu Mortágua Velho da Maia Soares Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorFernando Gonçalves, Fernando Gonçalves Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorRui Ribeiro, Corresponding Author Rui Ribeiro [email protected] Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalInstituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this author Anabela Maria Maia Pereira, Anabela Maria Maia Pereira Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorAmadeu Mortágua Velho da Maia Soares, Amadeu Mortágua Velho da Maia Soares Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorFernando Gonçalves, Fernando Gonçalves Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorRui Ribeiro, Corresponding Author Rui Ribeiro [email protected] Instituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalInstituto do Ambiente e Vida, Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquěs de Pombal, 3004–517 Coimbra, PortugalSearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 November 2009 https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5620180914Citations: 43Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Ecotoxicity assessment is usually done by classical tests under controlled conditions. However, field situations may not be accurately predicted by laboratory testing. In situ testing is a pertinent way for assessing the ecological relevance of laboratory bioassays. The objectives of this study were to develop an in situ test chamber and respective test protocols suitable for ecotoxicity testing with zooplankton and to evaluate the use of laboratory protocols (water column and solid phase) by comparing results obtained under controlled conditions with in situ results at an aquatic system receiving acid mine drainage. At the most contaminated stations and at the reference stations, good agreement was found between in situ and classical testing. At intermediate stations, in situ toxicity was generally higher than that in classical tests. Sample collection and preservation probably altered actual toxicity, thus emphasizing the need for caution in estimating or extrapolating field effects from laboratory results. Citing Literature Volume18, Issue9September 1999Pages 1956-1964 RelatedInformation