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• Widespread liver proteome alterations in the marine male fish C. variegatus exposed to 100 ng/L EE2. • Protein synthesis, ribosome activity and endopeptidase inhibitor activity were broadly affected by EE2. • Eleven proteins affected relate to several isoforms of VTG and ZP linked to estrogen responsive elements. • Whey acidic protein (WAP) is strongly affected encouraging its use as novel xenoestrogenicity biomarker. Quantitative proteomic changes in the liver of adult males of Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) upon exposure to ethinyl estradiol (EE2) were assessed to provide an advanced understanding of the metabolic pathways affected by estrogenic endocrine disruption in marine fish, and to identify potential novel molecular biomarkers for the environmental exposure to estrogens. From a total of 3188 identified protein groups (hereafter proteins), 463 showed a statistically significant difference in their abundance between EE2 treatment and solvent control samples. The most affected biological processes upon EE2 exposure were related to ribosomal biogenesis, protein synthesis and transport of nascent proteins to endoplasmic reticulum, and nuclear mRNA catabolism. Within the group of upregulated proteins, a subset of 14 proteins, involved in egg production (Vitellogenin, Zona Pellucida), peptidase activity (Cathepsine E, peptidase S1, Serine/threonine-protein kinase PRP4 homolog, Isoaspartyl peptidase and Whey acidic protein), and nucleic acid binding (Poly [ADP-ribose] polymerase 14) were significantly upregulated with fold-change values higher than 3. In contrast, Collagen alpha-2, involved in the process of response to steroid hormones, among others, was significantly downregulated (fold change = 0.2). This pattern of alterations in the liver proteome of adult males of C. variegatus can be used to identify promising novel biomarkers for the characterization of exposure of marine fish to estrogens. The Whey acidic protein-like showed the highest upregulation in EE2-exposed individuals (21-fold over controls), suggesting the utility of abundance levels of this protein in male liver as a novel biomarker of xenoestrogen exposure. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some relevant shortcomings have been identified in the current approach for the classification of ecological status in marine water bodies, leading to delays in the fulfillment of the Water Framework Directive objectives. Natural variability makes difficult to settle fixed reference values and boundary values for the Ecological Quality Ratios (EQR) for the biological quality elements. Biological responses to environmental degradation are frequently of nonmonotonic nature, hampering the EQR approach. Community structure traits respond only once ecological damage has already been done and do not provide early warning signals. An alternative methodology for the classification of ecological status integrating chemical measurements, ecotoxicological bioassays and community structure traits (species richness and diversity), and using multivariate analyses (multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis), is proposed. This approach does not depend on the arbitrary definition of fixed reference values and EQR boundary values, and it is suitable to integrate nonlinear, sensitive signals of ecological degradation. As a disadvantage, this approach demands the inclusion of sampling sites representing the full range of ecological status in each monitoring campaign. National or international agencies in charge of coastal pollution monitoring have comprehensive data sets available to overcome this limitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A need for environmentally acceptable alternative antifouling (AF) biocides has arisen through restrictions in the use of many common biocides in the European Union through the Biocidal Product Regulation (Regulation EU No. 528/2012). Three such alternatives are triphenylborane pyridine (TPBP), tralopyril and capsaicin. This study aims at extending the available information on the toxicity of these three emerging AF biocides to key marine invertebrates. Here we investigate the toxicity of tralopyril and capsaicin to the early life stages of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus and also of tralopyril, capsaicin and TPBP to the early life stages of the copepod Tisbe battagliai. The EC that causes abnormal development of mussel's D-veliger larvae and impairs the growth of sea urchin pluteus larvae are respectively 3.1 and 3.0 μg/L for tralopyril and 3,868 and 5,248 μg/L for capsaicin. Regarding the copepod T. battagliai, the LC was 0.9 μg/L for tralopyril, 1,252 μg/L for capsaicin and 14 μg/L for TPBP. The results obtained for the three substances are compared to a reference AF biocide, tributyltin (TBT), and their ecological risk evaluated. These compounds pose a lower environmental risk than TBT but still, our results suggest that tralopyril and TPBP may represent a considerable threat to the ecosystems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a class of global flame retardants whose residues have markedly increased in fish and human tissues during the last decade. They belong to persistent and toxic contaminants which need more attention and toxicological study as their degradation in the environment is not well understood. This study characterizes 2,2′,4,4′-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) bioconcentration, elimination and biotransformation in juvenile turbot Psetta maxima, in order to evaluate the risk of its bioaccumulation in the marine environment. During this study, juvenile turbot were exposed to environmentally relevant BDE-47 concentrations from 0.001 to 1 μg/L for 16 days via aqueous exposure. This study found that juvenile turbot bioconcentrated and biotransformed BDE-47. There was no difference in standard length or weight between control and exposed fish. Uptake and elimination of BDE-47 by the turbot during exposure were examined in controlled laboratory experiments. Bioconcentration of BDE-47 was similar in fish from all treatment groups. Bioconcentration was rapid and increased with exposure time, since the bioconcentration factor (BCF) was higher. However, elimination was slower in comparison and low elimination was detected after 10 days in clean water. BDE-47 concentration in water influences the BCF. Half-life ranged between 37 and 108 days and theoretical times t could range from 120 to 358 days. The present study demonstrates a stepwise debromination of BDE-47 to BDE-28. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If biodegradable plastics tackle the marine plastic pollution problem sufficiently remains questionable. To gain more insight in degradability, performance, and the impact of degradation on the toxicity, commercial bags made from two biodegradable plastics and one conventional plastic (PE) were exposed for 120 days in a mesocosm featuring benthic, pelagic, and littoral habitat simulations. Degradability was assessed as weight loss, and specimens were tested for toxicity using Paracentrotus lividus sea-urchin larvae after different exposure times. Both biodegradable bags showed degradation within 120 days, with the littoral simulation showing the highest and the pelagic simulation the lowest decay. Disregarding habitat, the home-compostable plastic showed higher marine degradation than the industrial-compostable material. The relevant initial toxicity of both biopolymers was lost within 7 days of exposure, pointing towards easily leachable chemical additives as its cause. Interestingly, littoral exposed specimens gained toxicity after 120 days, suggesting UV- induced modifications that increase biopolymer toxicity. [Display omitted] • Open flow-through mesocosm systems provide strong tool for degradability trials • Plastic type and composition are main drivers for plastic degradability • Bioplastics show degradation dependent on the marine environment • Bioplastic toxicity is caused by additives and disappears past 7 days of exposure • Environmental UV radiation re-induces toxicity in bioplastics after 120 days exposure [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In an attempt to ensure that bioplastics, progressively replacing petrochemical-derived plastics, do not release any harmful compound to the environment, the study assessed the toxic effects of three innovative bioplastic products: polyhydroxybutyrate resin (PHB), polylactic acid cups (PLA) and a polylactic acid/polyhydroxyalkanoate 3D printing filament (PLA/PHA), together with a synthetic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) toy in Paracentrotus lividus sea urchin larvae. PVC toy was the most toxic material, likely due to the added plasticizers; remarkably, even if PHB is conceived as a nontoxic polymer, it showed a slight toxicity and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectometry analysis (GC-MS) revealed the presence of a wide range of additives. Conversely, PLA cups and PLA/PHA filament were innocuous for the larvae, a positive outcome for these renewable solutions. Proven that additives are also used in some bioplastic formulations, they should be carefully addressed to ensure that they are as safe as regarded. • PHB resin contains a high number of additives. • PHB resin causes slight toxicity to Paracentrotus lividus larvae. • Microplastic fragments of PLA and PLA/PHA blend seem to be innocuous for the larvae. • PVC microplastics induce malformations and inhibit growth of sea urchin larvae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present work, we study the effects that aggregation of humic acids in seawater, and its adsorption to surfaces, can have on the determination of Cu and Pb accumulation by phytoplankton within the context of metal bioavailability studies, using the diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii. Two methods commonly used for collection of algae to analyse metal content, filtration and centrifugation, were compared, and a procedure to differentiate the metal internalized by the alga from that adsorbed to cell walls-washing with 0.01 M ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)- was optimized for its use in seawater and in the presence of humic acids. The present results highlight the possibility of obtaining biased results if filtration is used to isolate the algae, and show that centrifugation is a more suitable procedure minimizing contribution of particulate and colloidal forms of metals to the measured cellular and intracellular metal contents. Thus a combination of centrifugation to isolate the algae from the medium with a 10 minutes washing with a washing agent composed of EDTA 0.01 M at pH 8 and NaCl and KCl to 0.5 M ionic strength is recommended to extract metals adsorbed to the surfaces of marine phytoplankton for a seawater containing humic substances. The importance of discriminating between internalized metal and total cellular metal in bioavailability studies is noted, given the different effects of humic substances on metal accumulation in the different cellular pools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) are anthropogenic substances classified as persistent bioaccumulative compounds and are found in various environmental compartments throughout the world, from industrialized regions to remote zones far from areas of production. In this study, we assessed the effects of PFOA and PFOS on early life stages of marine test species belonging to three different trophic levels: one microalga (Isochrysis galbana), a primary consumer (Paracentrotus lividus) and two secondary consumers (Siriella armata and Psetta maxima). Acute EC50 values for PFOS were 0.11 mg L−1 in P. maxima, 6.9 mg L−1 in S. armata, 20 mg L−1 in P. lividus and 37.5 mg L−1 in I. galbana. In the case of PFOA, the toxicity was lower but the ranking was the same; 11.9 mg L−1 in P. maxima, 15.5 mg L−1 in S. armata, 110 mg L−1 in P. lividus and 163.6 mg L−1 in I. galbana. The Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) for PFOS and PFOA in marine water derived from these acute toxicity values are 1.1 μg L−1 for PFOS and 119 μg L−1 for PFOA. This study established a baseline dataset of toxicity of PFOS and PFOA on saltwater organisms. The data obtained suggest that PFOA pose a minor risk to these organisms through direct exposure. In the perspective of risk assessment, early life stage (ELS) endpoints provide rapid, cost-effective and ecologically relevant information, and links should be sought between these short-term tests and effects of long-term exposures in more realistic scenarios. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Dissolved organic matter (DOM) has metal binding properties and decreases the concentration of free metal ions in the aquatic environments. However, humic acids (HA) have been shown to increase Pb bioavailability for marine invertebrates, including Pb toxicity to sea urchin embryos. The low solubility and other properties of commercially available HA, which may not be the most representative fraction of DOM in natural waters, limit the environmental relevance of these findings. The present study tested the effect of more soluble DOM, fulvic acids (FA) and DOM extracted from the Suwannee River (SRDOM), on the acute toxicity of Pb to Paracentrotus lividus embryos. It was confirmed that FA and SRDOM, despite their Pb binding properties, also increased Pb toxicity for sea urchin embryos, even though this increase was not as high as that previously observed for HA. The enhancing effect of DOM on Pb bioavailavility was quantified using multiple regression equations for the present data, as well as for previously published data on Pb uptake by the gills of the marine mussel Mytilus sp. and Pb internalization by the marine microalgae Isochrysis galbana and Thalassiosira weissflogii. These results confirm that dissolved Pb bioavailability in seawater in the presence of DOM is higher than predicted using current bioavailability models based on chemical equilibrium chemistry. The experimental evidence suggests that the mechanisms by which DOM enhances Pb uptake and toxicity implies direct contact of the organic compounds with the plasma membrane. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Four experiments were conducted with natural coastal phytoplankton assemblages exposed to [Cu] within the range 5–80μgL−1. The effect of Cu on several biological variables such as chlorophyll a concentration, particle size distribution, O2-production and fluorescence variables recorded by a Fast Repetition Rate fluorometer was monitored during 72h. Variable fluorescence (F v ) was the most sensitive and rapid among all the variables tested. This work contributes to reinforce the use of fluorescence endpoints in ecotoxicological studies by proving their ecological relevance through relationships found between fluorescence and population-level responses as growth rate and gross O2 production. The lowest calculated EC10 was 2.65μgL−1, concentration commonly exceeded in polluted waters. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The sea-urchin embryo test (SET) has been frequently used as a rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective biological tool for marine monitoring worldwide, but the selection of a sensitive, objective, and automatically readable endpoint, a stricter quality control to guarantee optimum handling and biological material, and the identification of confounding factors that interfere with the response have hampered its widespread routine use. Size increase in a minimum of n=30 individuals per replicate, either normal larvae or earlier developmental stages, was preferred to observer-dependent, discontinuous responses as test endpoint. Control size increase after 48h incubation at 20°C must meet an acceptability criterion of 218μm. In order to avoid false positives minimums of 32‰ salinity, 7pH and 2mg/L oxygen, and a maximum of 40μg/L NH3 (NOEC) are required in the incubation media. For in situ testing size increase rates must be corrected on a degree-day basis using 12°C as the developmental threshold. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Fish tests must be developed for both regulatory and conservation reasons, as such testing forms an indispensable component of integrated toxicity testing strategy for the marine environment. To standardise a fish embryo test, the acute toxicity of metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to early life stages (ELS) of turbot (Psetta maxima) was studied. Embryos were exposed to dilutions of cooper, cadmium, mercury, fluoranthene, phenanthrene, pyrene and naphthalene in darkness and under visible light. Hatching success, yolk sac alterations, pericardial edema, skeletal deformities and mortality were observed. The effective concentrations (EC50, EC10,) no observed effect concentration (NOEC) and the lowest observed effect concentration (LOEC) were determined at the end of the bioassays. Exposure to metals and PAHs in ecologically relevant concentrations, either in darkness or under artificial light, caused significant lethal and sublethal effects in turbot, such as alterations in yolk sac, pericardial edema and skeletal abnormalities. According to the 96 h EC50, the ranking of acute toxicity for metals was respectively: 47.4 (46.8–59.2) μg L−1 Cu; 51.5 (20.9–91.7) μg L−1 Cd, and 83.2 (62.3–125) μg L−1 Hg. For PAHs, acute toxicities were 5.2 (4.3–6) μg L−1 pyrene, 12.3 (6.4–12.7) μg L−1 fluoranthene, 52.2 (30.4–82.7) μg L−1 phenanthrene, and 142 (55–228) μg L−1 naphthalene. Pyrene was consistently the most toxic PAH. In addition, light exposures were performed and photo-enhanced toxicity was found only for fluoranthene and pyrene. Turbot embryos were found to be more tolerant to metals and PAHs than were hatched larvae. These results suggest that, considering the short duration of the ELS turbot test and its high sensitivity, it is suitable for use as a standard test for marine fish. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

To protect public health, the European Commission established maximum levels of certain contaminants permitted in foodstuffs. The maximum amount of lead allowed in bivalve mollusc is 1.5 μg g-1 wet weight. In the Galician RIas, which are important areas of shellfish production in Spain, high levels of lead have been detected in the commercial bivalve Dosinia exoleta (Veneridae). Given the environmental and socio-economical problems this could represent, Pb concentration was tested in D. exoleta from two Rfas, and the relation of lead accumulation with body size studied in detail. Implications for fisheries management are also discussed in this paper. Results showed a strong dependence of Pb accumulation on body size, with lead concentrations increasing exponentially with shell length. Larger animals presented a 5-fold increase in lead concentrations above the maximum permitted level. The size limit (length beyond which D. exoleta should not be extracted for commercial purposes) was initially established at 40 mm; but a more comprehensive geographical study of Pb concentrations in individuals from 35 to 40 mm long revealed that this size limit was not protective enough, and 35 mm is proposed as a safer limit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the continuous rise in conventional plastic production and the deficient management of plastic waste, industry is developing alternative plastic products made of biodegradable or biobased polymers. The challenge nowadays is to create a new product that combines the advantages of conventional plastics with environmentally friendly properties. This study focuses on the assessment of the potential impact that polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based polymers may have once they are released into the marine environment, in terms of biodegradation in seawater (assessed by the percentage of the Theoretical Oxygen Demand, or % ThOD, of each compound) and aquatic toxicity, according to the standard toxicity test using Paracentrotus lividus larvae. We have tested three different materials: two glycerol-containing PVA based ones, and another made from pure PVA. Biodegradation of PVA under marine conditions without an acclimated inoculum seems to be negligible, and it slightly improves when the polymer is combined with glycerol, with a 5.3 and 8.4% ThOD achieved after a period of 28 days. Toxicity of pure PVA was also negligible (<1 toxic units, TU), but slightly increases when the material included glycerol (2.2 and 2.3 TU). These results may contribute to a better assessment of the behavior of PVA-based polymers in marine environments. Given the low biodegradation rates obtained for the tested compounds, PVA polymers still require further study in order to develop materials that are truly degradable in real marine scenarios. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A novel, systematic approach to relate plastic toxicity with chemical composition is undertaken. Using industrial methods, three petroleum-based polymers, low-density polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polyamide (PA), and the biopolymer polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) were manufactured in different formularies including conventional and alternative additives, and microplastics of two sizes (<250 and <20 µm) were obtained with the aim to relate their composition with environmental impact in aquatic environments. Internationally accepted standard tests of regulatory use with marine organisms representative of microalgae (Tisochrysis lutea population growth), crustaceans (Acartia clausi larval survival), and echinoderms (Paracentrotus lividus sea-urchin embryo test) support the following conclusions. Aquatic toxicity of microplastics made from conventional oil-based polymers is due to leaching of chemical additives, and not to ingestion of microplastics. Use of alternative formulations based on natural rather than synthetic chemical additives did not consistently reduce aquatic toxicity except for the replacement of triclosan by the alternative biocide lawsone. In contrast, the biopolymer tested, PHB, seemed to impact marine plankton through different mechanisms associated to the higher abundance of plastic particles within the nanometric range found in this resin and absent in other materials. ga1 • Microplastics made of PE, PVC and PA resin are innocuous for marine plankton. • Compounding with chemical additives causes toxicity of PE, PVC and PA materials. • Lawsone reduces the aquatic toxicity of plastics compared to triclosan. • Toxicity of PE, PVC and PA is not due to particles but to lixiviates. • Biopolymer PHB shows some toxicity already prior to chemical compounding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCP) are increasingly detected in estuarine and coastal waters and organisms but they are absent from lists of priority substances and no environmental quality criteria are available for these chemicals. Ten PPCP were selected on the basis of their occurrence and reported biological effects, oxytetracycline (OTC), sulfamethoxazole (SUL), ibuprofen (IBU), diclofenac (DCF), sertraline (SER), fluoxetine (FLU), carbamazepine (CAR), propranolol (PRO), benzophenone-3 (BP3), and triclosan (TCS). For these chemicals, probabilistic and deterministic water quality criteria (WQC) were derived from their species sensitive distribution (SSD) curves and the critical values respectively, prioritizing ecotoxicological information obtained with sensitive early-life stages of marine organisms. For most PPCP, the probability that the log-logistic model provided better fit than the log-normal model to the SSD was >95%. Using the lower end of the 5th percentile 95% confidence interval, resulting WQC ranged from 1 to 6 μg·L−1 for OTC, IBU, SER, FLU, PRO and TCS. In contrast WQC derived applying the assessment factor method were consistently more conservative, ranging from 0.01 to 0.54 for the same chemicals. Unlabelled Image • Data to support marine water quality criteria (WQC) for PPCPs was reviewed. • Probabilistic WQC ranged 1–10 μg/L while assessment factor-derived WQC were consistently lower. • Log-logistic model fits better than log-normal model to Species Sensitivity Distributions. • Sulfamethoxazole showed the highest risk among the PPCP studied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Microplastics are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems, but little information is currently available on the dangers and risks to living organisms. In order to assess the ecotoxicity of environmental microplastics (MPs), samples were collected from the beaches of two islands in the Guadeloupe archipelago, Petit-Bourg (PB) located on the main island of Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante (MG) on the second island of the archipelago. These samples have a similar polymer composition with mainly polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). However, these two samples are very dissimilar with regard to their contamination profile and their toxicity. MPs from MG contain more lead, cadmium and organochlorine compounds while those from PB have higher levels of copper, zinc and hydrocarbons. The leachates of these two samples of MPs induced sublethal effects on the growth of sea urchins and on the pulsation frequency of jellyfish ephyrae but not on the development of zebrafish embryos. The toxic effects are much more marked for samples from the PB site than those from the MG site. This work demonstrates that MPs can contain high levels of potentially bioavailable toxic substances that may represent a significant ecotoxicological risk, particularly for the early life stages of aquatic animals. • Microplastics were collected on beaches from 2 islands in the Guadeloupe archipelago. • MPs collected have similar polymer composition but dissimilar chemical composition. • Leachates from both sites are toxic for sea urchin larvae and jellyfish ephyrae. • Toxicity levels differ between sites. • Toxicity differences may be attributed to differences in chemical impregnation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The role of polyethylene microplastics 4–6 μm size (MPs) in the toxicity of environmental compounds to fish early life stages (ELS) was investigated. Marine medaka Oryzias melastigma embryos and larvae were exposed to suspended MPs spiked with three model contaminants: benzo(a)pyrene (MP-BaP), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (MP-PFOS) and benzophenone-3 (MP-BP3) for 12 days. There was no evidence of MPs ingestion but MPs agglomerated on the surface of the chorion. Fish ELS exposed to virgin MPs did not show toxic effects. Exposure to MP-PFOS decreased embryonic survival and prevented hatching. Larvae exposed to MP-BaP or MP-BP3 exhibited reduced growth, increased developmental anomalies and abnormal behavior. Compared to equivalent waterborne concentrations, BaP and PFOS appeared to be more embryotoxic when spiked on MPs than when alone in seawater. These results suggest a relevant pollutant transfer by direct contact of MPs to fish ELS that should be included in the ecotoxicological risk assessment of MPs. Unlabelled Image • There was no evidence of microplastic ingestion. • Marine medaka embryos were in direct contact to microplastics via their chorion. • Aquatic contaminants spiked on microplastics induced acute and developmental toxicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copper speciation in the presence of fulvic acids (FAs) was studied in chemically defined seawater by square wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SQWASV). A simple complexation model assuming a single type of ligand and a 1:1 reaction stoichiometry successfully explained the measured data. A conditional stability constant of 5.80 ± 0.07 and a complexing capacity of 610 ± 80 µmol Cu/g FAs were obtained. This conditional stability constant would correspond to 7.23 on a free copper ion basis. The complexation kinetics was easily followed by anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV) measurements, and complexation equilibria were not reached until approximately 12 h. Coupled to speciation studies, the toxicity of copper in the presence of FAs was studied with the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus embryogenesis bioassay. A clear protective effect of FAs was observed on Cu toxicity, and this effect could be accurately explained by SQWASV Cu speciation measurements. Additional experiments in the presence of high Cu and FA concentrations were performed, and no extra toxicity of Cu-FA complexes was observed. These results are in agreement with metal bioavailability models and also underline the usefulness of ASV for determining copper bioavailability in the presence of natural organic matter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights: [•] Toxicity of spill treating agents was assessed by bacterial and sea urchin tests. [•] Growth of marine bacteria was not generally inhibited by spill treating agents. [•] Finasol OSR 51 and OD4000 clearly inhibited growth of terrestrial bacteria. [•] The dispersants Finasol OSR 51 and OD4000 were moderately toxic for sea urchin. [•] CytoSol and Agma OSD 569 were slightly toxic for this species. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]