Acute Toxicity Tests with Aquatic Vertebrates and Macroinvertebrates

3 Acute Toxicity Tests with Aquatic Vertebrates and Macroinvertebrates 

As with the daphnid toxicity tests, those using a variety of fish species, amphibians, and macroinvertebrates have long been the standbys of aquatic toxicity evaluations. Table 4.5 summarizes the species and methods used in these tests. 

One of the major problems in conducting these toxicity tests is the reliable supply of healthy test organisms. Many of the fish species used to stock ponds and lakes are available through hatcheries. Specialist suppliers also exist for 

Summary of Species and Methods for Conducting Acute Toxicity Tests with Fishes, Macroinvertebrates, and Amphibians 

Test Type Static, Renewal, Flow-Through 

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Discuss two major problems in conducting acute toxicity tests with aquatic vertebrates and macroinvertebrates. 

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