Toxicity tests in aquatic toxicology typically involve exposing aquatic organisms, such as fish, algae, and invertebrates, to different concentrations of a contaminant. These tests can be acute or chronic, assessing short-term or long-term effects, respectively. The results provide crucial data on lethal concentrations (LC50), no observed effect concentrations (NOEC), and other toxicological endpoints. This information is essential for developing water quality standards and guidelines.
