it is also interesting to highlight the similar responce observed for D.magna and T.platyrus when exposed to the soil extracts despite their taxonomic differences, in agreement with results of Persoone
This toxicity for both organism was probably a consequence of the acidic pH, the high TEs availability and high salinity of soils
Although T.platyrus can be considered as less ecologically representative, give its similar sensitivity and rapid response, the results of our experiment suggest that this organism could be good alternative to conventional D.magma test