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Effects of Low Dissolved Oxygen on Organisms Used in Freshwater Sediment Toxicity Tests

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Citation:

MATTSON, V. R., R. HOCKETT, T. L. HIGHLAND, G. T. ANKLEY, AND D. R. MOUNT. Effects of Low Dissolved Oxygen on Organisms Used in Freshwater Sediment Toxicity Tests. CHEMOSPHERE. Elsevier Science Ltd, New York, NY, 70(10):1840-1844, (2008).

Impact/Purpose:

to determine the tolerance of three benthic organisms to reduced dissolved oxygen

Description:

This manuscript describes the results of tests to determine the tolerance of three benthic organisms to reduced dissolved oxygen (DO). These three organisms are those recommended by EPA for use in toxicity testing of contaminated sediments. The results of the exposures indicate that EPA's current guidance for minimum DO in sediment toxicity tests is adequate.

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Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( JOURNAL/ PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL)
Product Published Date:02/01/2008
Record Last Revised:10/30/2008
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 171085