Search for dissertations about: "copepod chemical"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words copepod chemical.
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1. Persistency, bioaccumulation and toxicity assessment of selected brominated flame retardants
Abstract : Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are chemicals used in e.g. electronic equipment, textiles and plastics for the prevention of fire. Over recent decades, concern has been raised regarding some heavily used BFRs, since the levels in the environment have been increasing. READ MORE
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2. Integrating biochemical and growth responses in ecotoxicological assays with copepods
Abstract : The understanding of effects of chemical exposure in nature is lagging behind. Predictions of harmful effects of chemicals on aquatic organisms rely mainly on ecotoxicity tests. READ MORE
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3. Hazard Identification of Anti-fouling Paints and Contaminated Sediments by the Use of Biological Tests in Brackish Water
Abstract : Ecotoxicological test methods are important tools in environmental risk assessment to investigate possible adverse effects that chemical substances may cause to aquatic ecosystems. The main aim of this doctoral thesis was to identify potential toxicity (hazard) of anti-fouling compounds and paints as well as contaminated sediments. READ MORE
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4. A different approach to ecotoxicological characterisation of sewage effluent; using sensitive and ecologically relevant methods
Abstract : Abstract Characterisation is used for quality assurance of effluent released into the environment. A different characterisation approach was in this thesis used for more sensitive and ecologically relevant whole effluent assessment. READ MORE
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5. Uptake and toxicity of brominated flame retardants and pesticides : Studies on littoral organisms and model communities
Abstract : In this thesis, brackish and freshwater littoral model communities (microcosms) of varying size and complexity were used to study the effects of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and pesticides. The brackish water microcosms consisted of natural water, sediment and associated organisms, while the larger freshwater microcosms also contained submersed macrophytes (Elodea canadensis). READ MORE