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The hydroid Hydractinia echinata as a suitable bioassay species for low-reacting compounds
Houvenaghel, G.T. (1984). The hydroid Hydractinia echinata as a suitable bioassay species for low-reacting compounds, in: Persoone, G. et al. (Ed.) Proceedings of the International Symposium on Ecotoxicological Testing for the Marine Environment, Ghent, Belgium, september 12-14, 1983: volume 2. pp. 67-83
In: Persoone, G.; Jaspers, E.; Claus, C. (Ed.) (1984). Proceedings of the International Symposium on Ecotoxicological Testing for the Marine Environment, Ghent, Belgium, september 12-14, 1983: volume 2. IZWO/State University Gent: Gent. VIII, 580 pp., more

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Keywords
    Tests > Bioassays
    Hydractinia echinata (Fleming, 1828) [WoRMS]
    Marine/Coastal

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Abstract
    A bioassay with the hydroid Hydractinia echinata was developed in order to assess the toxicity and environmental impact of low-reacting compounds like organosilicons or hydrocarbons. The hydroid's response to the toxicant was measured by the changes in its feeding rate. This technique is relatively easy to undertake, rapid, accurate, and not expensive.

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