What is the method to test chemical toxicity on aquatic life?

Keerthi Bandara Jayasundera @Keerthi_Jayasundera

10 October 2016 0 3K Report

We need to test the toxicity of some chemicals, specially on aquatic organisms. Are there any standard methods and organisms that are commonly used for this purpose?

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