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A new Aquatic Tritrophic Ecological Risk Assessment Model (A-TERAM) assesses chemical risks using a simplified food chain. It evaluates ecological risk based on fish population growth, offering a refined approach for environmental toxicology.

Keywords:
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  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Ecosystem Modeling
  • Chemical Risk Assessment

Background:

  • Ecological risk assessment (ERA) models are crucial for evaluating chemical impacts on aquatic ecosystems.
  • Existing methods may not fully capture indirect effects or complex food web dynamics.
  • A simplified, yet comprehensive, model is needed to improve ERA accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the Aquatic Tritrophic Ecological Risk Assessment Model (A-TERAM).
  • To simulate seasonal abundance patterns and trophic interactions in a simplified aquatic food chain.
  • To assess ecological risk by evaluating the annual population growth rate of fish.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a linear grazer food chain model (algae-Daphnia-fish) with 3 trophic levels.
  • Incorporated seasonal abundance simulations and toxicokinetic data for fish.
  • Utilized basic ecotoxicity endpoints (EC50, NOEC) as minimum input data.

Main Results:

  • A-TERAM successfully simulates seasonal patterns and translates direct toxic effects to higher trophic levels.
  • Compared to PEC/PNEC methods, A-TERAM identified higher risks for bioaccumulative and fish-toxic chemicals.
  • A-TERAM showed lower or comparable risks for chemicals toxic only to algae or Daphnia.

Conclusions:

  • A-TERAM provides a robust framework for ecological risk assessment of chemicals in aquatic environments.
  • The model effectively links chemical toxicity at lower trophic levels to fish population dynamics.
  • A-TERAM offers a valuable alternative for evaluating chemical risks, particularly for bioaccumulative substances.