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Tuesday 29 July 2014

Short-term sublethal Tests.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquatic_toxicology

Short-term sublethal tests are used to evaluate the toxicity of effluents to aquatic organisms. These methods are developed by the EPA, and only focus on the most sensitive life stages. Endpoints for these test include changes in growth, reproduction and survival. NOECs, LOECs and EC50s are reported in these tests.

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