Area of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Studies

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Acronym:	AEEA
Person in Charge:	Lúcia Guilhermino
Description:	Tests for evaluation of the toxicity of xenobiotics and effluents to aquatic organisms (Microtox, algae, Artemia, Daphnia magna, Ceriodaphnia dubia and fish) Ecotoxicological risk assessment studies Diagnostic of mammals, fish and invertebrates intoxication by organophosphate and carbamate pesticides (determinations of the activity of cholinesterases in several tissues) Biomonitoring studies for evaluation of the impact of anthropogenic activities and accidents (e.g. oil spilt), in natural populations of several organisms including fish, molluscs and crustaceans.
E-mail:	Iguilhericbas.up.pt