Using the Green Flagellate Euglena gracilis Klebs as Physiological Dosimeter: is a Long-term Bioassay More Significant than a Short-term One?

Authors : Roman A. Danilov, Nils G. A. Ekelund

Pages : 43-44

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Publication Date : 9999-12-31

Article Type : Makaleler

Abstract :The use of short-term tests with E. gracilis Klebs in order to assess toxicity cannot be viewed as absolutely preferable. At least in the case with wastewater from the pulp and paper industry, 7 day-tests could lead to more explanatory and significant results.
Keywords : Euglena gracilis, bioassay, wastewater