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. 1984 Feb;47(2):445–447. doi: 10.1128/aem.47.2.445-447.1984

Effect of oil and dispersant on growth and chlorophyll a content of the marine microalga Tetraselmis suecica.

J Fabregas, C Herrero, M Veiga
PMCID: PMC239695  PMID: 6712216

Abstract

Low hydrocarbon concentrations stimulated the growth of Tetraselmis suecica, whereas higher concentrations (200 ppm) inhibited growth. The content of chlorophyll a in this microalga was affected in a similar way. Crude oil had the most marked effects. Dispersant SEAKLIN-101-NT and mixtures of oil and SEAKLIN-101-NT did not show selective toxicity for the microalga, although inhibitory effects could be observed at high concentrations.

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