Mathematical modeling of toxicity problems in aquaria.
The identification of an actual or potential toxicity problem in an aquatic system immediately poses several questions of practical importance. Is the toxic agent still being added to the system? Where is the toxin coming from? Are the current filtration systems removing it? How soon will it be reduced to an acceptable level? How can it be removed faster? These questions in turn suggest an equally important question. What samples should be examined? Analysis of animal tissues from bioassays is the most common investigative technique in use, but alternatives do exist. Testing of water has not been utilized to its fullest potential. The need for an orderly approach to sampling and interpretation has been a major factor in this under utilization. Mathematical modeling through the use of toxicokinetics can be used to maximize the efficiency of analysis of a toxic accident by water sampling. Strategies of sampling and interpretation of results will be discussed using the tools of toxicokinetic modeling.
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D007700:Kinetics; D008433:Mathematics; D008954:Models, Biological; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000378:metabolism
D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical