Species-specific sensitivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011093",
  "term": "Species-specific sensitivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The inherent susceptibility of a particular species to a toxic substance or environmental stressor, which is distinct from that of other species. This sensitivity is determined by the species' unique genetic makeup, physiology, metabolism, and life history traits. For instance, the median lethal concentration (LC50) of a pesticide for an aquatic invertebrate will differ from the LC50 for a fish species.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "toxic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 949 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/species-specific-sensitivity/"
}