Single-species Tests
gaiac offers ecotoxicological bioassays in the laboratory with selected species of algae, macrophytes, invertebrates and fish. In addition to conducting standard test procedures in accordance with the relevant guidelines (OECD, DIN, ISO), we possess experiences in the investigation of acute and chronic effects on other non-standard test organisms. The test organisms and the test design are selected in accordance with the requirements of the client (e.g. in the context of species sensitivity distributions, SSD). Here, different exposure scenarios (peak exposure, static, semi-static, flow-through conditions) can be considered. All tests can be performed under GLP.
Selection of available organisms:
Primary producers:
- Desmodesmus subspicatus, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata
- Lemna minor, Lemna gibba
- Filamentous algae (metaphyton) such as Oedogonium spec., Cladophora spec.
Crustaceans and Isopods:
- Daphnia magna
- Other Cladocerans, e.g.Daphnia pulex, Chydorus sphaericus, Simocephalus vetulus
- Gammarus pulex
- Asellus aquaticus
Insects:
- Chironomus riparius
- Chaoborus crystallinus
- Ephemeroptera (e.g. Seratella spec., Habroleptoides spec., Habrophlebia lauta, Epeorus assimilis))
- Trichoptera (e.g. Sericostoma spec., Hydropsyche spec.)
- Plecoptera (e.g. Leuctra spec.)
- Notonecta spec.
Fish:
- Danio rerio
Other organisms can be examined on request.