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  • Ecological risk assessment

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  • The Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM) was initially created to investigate the links between food web structure and ecosystem function.
  • CASM was later adapted for assessing ecological risks associated with chemical contaminants in aquatic environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the historical development of the CASM.
  • To describe the structure and outputs of the CASM.
  • To introduce publicly available, user-friendly CASM applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of CASM's historical development and adaptations.
  • Description of the CASM's ecological model structure.
  • Identification and listing of CASM model outputs.

Main Results:

  • CASM has a documented history of development for ecosystem function and ecological risk assessment.
  • The model's structure, including its inputs and outputs, is detailed.
  • User-friendly versions of CASM applications are now accessible.

Conclusions:

  • The Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM) provides a valuable tool for understanding aquatic ecosystems and contaminant risks.
  • Publicly releasing user-friendly CASM applications will facilitate wider use in research and risk assessment.