Application and Interpretation of Bioassay and Biomonitoring

Abstract

The purpose of this final report is to supplement earlier toxicity tests exposing Eisenia foetida to Aroclor 1254 PCB. The data provided in this report are from three related studies: relationship of PCB exposure to reproductive success, rate of PCB bioaccumulation by Eisenia in artificial soil and rate of PCB bioaccululation by Eisenia placed in naturally-occuring PCB contaminated soils. Conclusions reached from the results of these experiments will be used to enhance the predictive capabilities of bioassay and field bioassessment procedures that are currently being applied to dredged material and contaminated soils. Keywords: Polybiphenyl chloride; Biological absorption; Netherlands; Reports.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 21, 1989
Accession Number
ADA213573

Entities

People

  • D. M. Adema
  • G. Rhett
  • P. Roza
  • R. Henzen

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Artificial Soils
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Filter Paper
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Materials
  • Moisture
  • Moisture Content
  • Monitoring
  • Soil Tests
  • Soils
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standards
  • Toxicity

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design