Main Title |
Correspondence of Laboratory and Field Results: What Are the Criteria for Verification. |
Author |
Livingston, R. J. ;
Meeter, D. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Florida State Univ., Tallahassee.;Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL. |
Year Published |
1985 |
Report Number |
EPA-R-810292; EPA/600/D-85/223; |
Stock Number |
PB86-111556 |
Additional Subjects |
Aquatic biology ;
Invertebrates ;
Marine biology ;
Field tests ;
Bioassay ;
Reproduction(Biology) ;
Competition ;
Toxicity ;
Reprints ;
Microcosms
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB86-111556 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
14p |
Abstract |
Vverification of laboratory bioassay results in the field is a complex process which is currently being tested in a range of freshwater and marine habitats by the Florida State University Aquatic Study Group. Verification studies range from single-species bioassays to multispecies microcosms of soft-sediment benthic macroinvertebrates. The basic question involves whether laboratory results can be reasonably extrapolated to field conditions. The chief factors which complicate direct extrapolation include physical-chemical habitat features, reproduction and recruitment of populations, immigration-emigration, predation, and competition. Statistical models are being developed to test the comparability of laboratory and field data in the estimation of the effects of toxic substances on natural aquatic systems. |