Science Inventory

INHIBITION OF ARM REGENERATION BY 'OPHIODERMA BREVISPINA' (ECHINODERMATA, OPHIUROIDEA) BY TRIBUTYLIN OXIDE

Citation:

Walsh, G., L. McLaughlin, M. Louie, C. Deans, AND E. Lores. INHIBITION OF ARM REGENERATION BY 'OPHIODERMA BREVISPINA' (ECHINODERMATA, OPHIUROIDEA) BY TRIBUTYLIN OXIDE. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-86/241 (NTIS PB87171112).

Description:

Tributyltinoxide (TBTO) and triphenyltin oxide (TPTO) inhibited regeneration of arms of the brittle star, Ophioderma brevispina, at low concentrations. Statistically significant inhibition of growth was caused by 0.1 micrograms/l of both compounds, and inhibition was indicated in all tests at 0.01 micrograms/l. These are the lowest reported toxicity values for organotins and suggest that brittle stars may be sensitive subjects for toxicity testing.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:05/24/2002
Record Last Revised:04/16/2004
Record ID: 51105