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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Hoxha, B
• Osmani, M
• Cane, F
• Bekteshi, L
• Karamelo, P
• Gega, N

Titel

Toxicity tests using living organisms

Ist Teil von

• Thalassia Salentina, 2018, Vol.40, p.61-66

Ort / Verlag

Lecce: Coordinamento SIBA, Biblioteche Universita del Salento

Erscheinungsjahr

2018

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Quelle

EZB Electronic Journals Library

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This study has taken in consideration the acute and chronic tests using Daphnia sp. The Daphnia individuals were collected from the temporary ponds with large content of organic matters in vicinity of Elbasan (Albania) and then raised in laboratory conditions, in accordance with their natural habitat needs. The goal of the research is the behavior evaluation of these organisms, common inhabitants of water systems, towards the change of the concentration of different chemicals. Acute tests are performed using different concentrations of specific chemicals. Physical-chemical parameters of their natural water habitat are taken in consideration as well. The experimental laboratory data are then elaborated in order to determine the highest concentration of the tested chemical that shows adverse effects on Daphnia population, as well as the lowest concentration with no effect. The laboratory results are evaluated and compared with other similar studies.