Publication Abstract

Biological effects of contaminants: oyster, Crassostrea gigas, embryo bioasssay

J.E. Thain

The oyster (Crassostrea gigas) embryo bioassay, initially developed by Woelke in 1972, has been modified by the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to improve its accuracy. The modified method, which is described in detail, was used to obtain a measure of the deterioration in biological water quality in UK coastal areas receiving anthropogenic discharges. The organism response used in the bioassay is the ability of the oyster embryo to develop normally and reach the D shape larval stage.

Reference:

J.E. Thain, 1991. Biological effects of contaminants: oyster, Crassostrea gigas, embryo bioasssay. ICES Technical Marine Environment Science, 11: 12pp.