Main Title |
Perspective on the Role of Microcosms in Environmental Fate and Effects Assessments. |
Author |
Pritchard, P. H. ;
Bourquin, A. W. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
EPA-600/D-83-009 ;Contrib-468; |
Stock Number |
PB83-165530 |
Additional Subjects |
Hazardous materials ;
Ecology ;
Aquatic biology ;
Water pollution ;
Risk ;
Organic compounds ;
Toxicity ;
Biodeterioration ;
Bioassay ;
Ranking ;
Assessments ;
Ecosystems ;
Aquatic microcosms ;
Chemical compounds
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB83-165530 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
40p |
Abstract |
This paper provides a perspective on the possible interfacing of microcosm studies with both waste assimilatory capacity determinations and other less quantitative types of assessment. Some of the problems and inconsistencies in the interpretation and application of microcosm results are discussed. Conceptual ideas on how microcosms can be used in quantitative and qualitative risk analysis are presented. The microcosm is also a research tool which can enhance our quantitative understanding of the process interactions and metabolic networks typical of natural ecosystems. |