Essays about: "Daphnia magna"

Showing result 11 - 12 of 12 essays containing the words Daphnia magna.

  1. 11. Mixture and single-compound toxicity using Daphnia magna : comparisons with estimates of concentration addition and independent action

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Sofia Firpo; [2011]
    Keywords : mixed exposure; concentration addition; independent action; Daphnia magna; pirimicarb; fenitrothion; esfenvalerate; insecticide; pesticide; Swedish pesticide monitoring; risk assessment;

    Abstract : Aquatic organisms are usually not exposed to single substances but rather to mixtures of toxicants in streams located in agricultural areas. The transport of pesticides used in the agricultural area in Sweden is monitored with continuous environmental supervision every year. READ MORE

  3. 12. Ivermektins påverkan på organismer i vatten och sediment

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Frans Grape Engström; [2010]
    Keywords : ivermectin; toxicity; sediment-living organisms; water-living organisms; daphnia magna; endectocide;

    Abstract : Endektociden ivermektin används i stor omfattning inom veterinärmedicinen. Läkemedlet metaboliseras i låg grad och kommer ut som verksamt ämne i faeces och utövar sina effekter på andra än målorganismerna, bl.a. faeceslevande arter. READ MORE