Evaluation of Potential Indicators of Sub-Lethal Toxic Stress on Marine Zooplankton (Feeding, Fecundity, Respiration, and Excretion): Controlled Ecosystem Pollution Experiment
Fecal pellet and egg production were used as indicators of the condition of small copepods exposed to low levels of copper and mercury in the laboratory. Natural copepod assemblages in three different locations were compared in their sub-lethal responses. Although effects could be demonstrated
in the 1-10 μg/l range, many biological and chemical factors combined to make it pointless to specify toxicity levels more precisely, particularly where the aim is to extrapolate data to other situations for regulatory purposes. Species composition, season, temperature, and chemical
complexing capacity of the water would all introduce variability. It is suggested that in this concentration range, the kind of metal present may be less important than the total amounts. Respiration and excretion rates of zooplankton were not found to be sensitive indicators of sub-lethal
stress.
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 January 1977
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