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. 2022 Sep 29;31(9):1331–1345. doi: 10.1007/s10646-022-02592-w

Table 4.

Effects of UV filters on echinoderms

UV Filter Effects on Echinoderms Echinoderm Species Studied Test Concentration Ranges Toxicity Threshold Duration of Study Reference
ZnO Skeletal abnormalities Strongylocentrotus purpuratus C = 0.01 mg/L (ppm) na 96 hpf Cunningham et al. 2020
TiO2 (nano) Anomalous development of embryos Paracentrotus lividus C = 0.001 mg/L, C = 0.01 mg/L, C = 0.1 mg/L, C = 1 mg/L LOEC = 0.01 mg/L 24 h, 48 h and 72 h Gambardella et al. 2013
Changes in cholinesterase concentrations Paracentrotus lividus C = 0.001 mg/L, C = 0.01 mg/L, C = 0.1 mg/L, C = 1 mg/L LOEC = 0.001 mg/L Gambardella et al. 2013