OECD 202: Daphnia sp. Acute Immobilisation Test

Young daphnids, aged less than 24 hours at the start of the test are exposed to the test substance at a range of concentrations for a period of 48 hours. Immobilisation is recorded at 24 hours and 48 hours and compared with control values. The results are analysed in order to calculate the EC50 at 48h. Determination of the EC50 at 24h is optional.

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