Growth and survival of Mytilus edulis larvae exposed to low levels of dibutyltin and tributyltin

Two studies were conducted to observe effects of dibutyltin (DBT) and tributyltin (TBT) on larvae of Mytilus edulis for an exposure period of 25 days. Results of the studies indicated that the toxicity of DBT was less than that of TBT and that shell length was inversely related to exposure level in...

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Published in:Marine biology 1993-03, Vol.115 (3), p.413-419
Main Authors: LAPOTA, D, ROSENBERGER, D. E, PLATTER-RIEGER, M. F, SELIGMAN, P. F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Antifouling substances
Applied ecology
Aquatic life
Bioassays
Biological and medical sciences
Ecotoxicology, biological effects of pollution
Effects of pollution and side effects of pesticides on protozoa and invertebrates
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Larvae
Marine biology
Tributyltin
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Summary:Two studies were conducted to observe effects of dibutyltin (DBT) and tributyltin (TBT) on larvae of Mytilus edulis for an exposure period of 25 days. Results of the studies indicated that the toxicity of DBT was less than that of TBT and that shell length was inversely related to exposure level in both DBT and TBT bioassays.
ISSN:0025-3162
1432-1793
DOI:10.1007/BF00349840