Efficacy of candidate chemicals for preventing attachment of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)

Cope, WG; Bartsch, MR; Marking, LL

HERO ID

2777828

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1997

Language

English

HERO ID 2777828
In Press No
Year 1997
Title Efficacy of candidate chemicals for preventing attachment of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)
Authors Cope, WG; Bartsch, MR; Marking, LL
Journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Volume 16
Issue 9
Page Numbers 1930-1934
Abstract BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Forty-seven chemicals having potential for preventing the attachment of zebra mussels Dreissena polymorpha were identified and tested. For each chemical, 15 zebra mussels (5-8-mm shell length) in each of two replicates and six treatments were exposed for 48 h followed by a 48-h postexposure period in untreated water. Eleven of the chemicals inhibited the reattachment of zebra mussels after the 48-h exposure; eight had EC50 values ranging from 0.4 to 5.4 mg, and three had EC50 values ranging from 19.4 to 29.0 mg/L. Based on an analysis of chemical cost, solubility in water, anticipated treatment concentrations, and potential hazards to humans or the environment, three of the most promising chemicals, all antioxidants, (butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), tert-butylhydroquinone, and tannic acid) were tested on nontarget fish (bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus; channel catfish, Icalurus punctatus; and rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss). These chemicals were not selectively toxic
Doi 10.1897/1551-5028(1997)016<1930:EOCCFP>2.3.CO;2
Wosid WOS:A1997XT30500023
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Language Text English
Keyword zebra mussel; Dreissena polymorpha; antioxidant; toxicity