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 C. A. EKELUND

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

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