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RATL: A Database of Reptile and Amphibian Toxicology Literature

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Table 2 - Field Studies - 20<br />

Contaminant a Species<br />

Code b<br />

Lifestage Exposure<br />

Route f<br />

Study<br />

Endpoint g<br />

Pesticide<br />

Appl. Rate<br />

Location, Area, State,<br />

Country c<br />

industrial effluent RAPI tadpole IMMER MORT Delmarva Peninsula, E.<br />

coast <strong>of</strong> USA<br />

Study<br />

Date<br />

Effects de<br />

1991 Tests were done in cold (12°C) <strong>and</strong><br />

warm (20°C) test water situations<br />

(winter <strong>and</strong> summer). LC50=0.42<br />

(cold) <strong>and</strong> 1.44 (warm) mg/L;<br />

NOEC 0.66 <strong>and</strong> 1.60 mg/L.<br />

Reference k<br />

Diamond et al. 1993<br />

kepone RACA tadpole PESTAPP MORT 0.11,0.56<br />

kg/ha<br />

field tests, CA, USA < 1962 Deemed “safe” to tadpoles.<br />

Mulla 1962 k<br />

kepone RACA tadpole PESTAPP MORT 0.11,0.56<br />

kg/ha<br />

pond, CA, USA 1962 No mortality after 24 h.<br />

Mulla 1963 k<br />

leptophos XXFR not<br />

specified<br />

PESTAPP MORT 1.0 kg/ha rice field, India < 1973 100 % mortality 48 h after<br />

spraying.<br />

Thirumurthi et al. 1973 k<br />

Linuron RACL adult; 2nd PESTAPP GENOTOX PQ, CAN 1993 There was no difference between Lowcock et al. 1997<br />

<strong>and</strong> 3rd year<br />

potato crop treated fields <strong>and</strong><br />

control group in terms <strong>of</strong> genotoxic<br />

effects (chromosomal<br />

fragmentation <strong>and</strong> abnormal DNA<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iles).<br />

Linuron RACL juvenile PESTAPP GENOTOX PQ, CAN 1993 There was no difference between<br />

potato crop treated fields <strong>and</strong><br />

control group in terms <strong>of</strong> genotoxic<br />

effects (chromosomal<br />

fragmentation <strong>and</strong> abnormal DNA<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iles). Juveniles showed physical<br />

deformities <strong>and</strong> illnesses.<br />

Lowcock et al. 1997<br />

malathion ANCO adult PESTAPP PHYSIO 4-6 oz/acre Miragoane Valley, Haiti 1972 No measured adverse effect on<br />

lizards was demonstrated. Brain<br />

AChE levels were not inhibited.<br />

McLean et al. 1975<br />

malathion PLGL adult PESTAPP PHYSIO 5.6 kg/ha<br />

(10 appl.)<br />

oak poplar forest, NC,<br />

USA<br />

< 1985 No brain ChE inhibition, changes in<br />

abundance, effects on lipid storage<br />

patterns noted.<br />

Baker 1985 k<br />

malathion PLGL juvenile PESTAPP PHYSIO 5.6 kg/ha<br />

(10 appl.)<br />

oak poplar forest, NC,<br />

USA<br />

< 1985 “<br />

Baker 1985 k<br />

mancozeb RACL adult; 2nd PESTAPP GENOTOX PQ, CAN 1993 There was no difference between Lowcock et al. 1997<br />

<strong>and</strong> 3rd year<br />

potato crop treated fields <strong>and</strong><br />

control group in terms <strong>of</strong> genotoxic<br />

effects (chromosomal<br />

fragmentation <strong>and</strong> abnormal DNA<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iles).<br />

mancozeb RACL juvenile PESTAPP GENOTOX PQ, CAN 1993 There was no difference between<br />

potato crop treated fields <strong>and</strong><br />

control group in terms <strong>of</strong> genotoxic<br />

effects (chromosomal<br />

fragmentation <strong>and</strong> abnormal DNA<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iles). Juveniles showed physical<br />

deformities <strong>and</strong> illnesses.<br />

Lowcock et al. 1997<br />

metalaxyl RACL adult; 2nd<br />

<strong>and</strong> 3rd year<br />

PESTAPP GENOTOX PQ, CAN 1993 “ Lowcock et al. 1997

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