TABLE 18.
Summary of model ecosystem studies conducted on AE
| AE tested | Location of study | NOEC (μg/L) | LOEC (μg/L) | Principal effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45-7 | University of Mississippi | 80 | 160 | Simulium abundance |
| 23-6.5 | University of Mississippi | — | 320 | Invertebrate abundance reduced; loss of Simulium |
| 91-6 | University of Mississippi | 730 | 2040 | Fathead minnow survival and reproduction |
| 25-9 | Shell Sittingbourne Research Center, UK | 70 | 160 | Simulium and Gammarus abundance reduced |
| 25-6 | P&G, Cincinnati, OH | 13 | 37 | Several taxa and total invertebrate abundance and richness reduced |
Source: Table 5 in Belanger et al. (2000).