The objective of the present work has been to develop a method for measuring the rate of oxygen consumption on a routine basis during toxicity testing and environmental monitoring. This requires a method that is reliable over long periods and can be used with a minimum of maintenance work in a variable environment. The system should consist of a compact unit easily transported and available at a reasonable cost. Visual updated records of the oxygen consumption should be available at all times.

Keywords:
aquatic respirometry, rate of oxygen consumption, long-term multiple-channel respirometry, automated-flow respirometry
© 1993 by Company of Biologists
1993
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