In-situ tests

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014511",
  "term": "In-situ tests",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Toxicity tests that involve placing plants or animals in locations that might be affected by site contaminants and in reference locations, rather than laboratory tests done using generic materials and organisms. In-situ tests can provide more realistic evidence of adverse effects than laboratory tests; however, there is little control over many environmental factors and experimental organisms can be lost to adverse weather or other events. Non-native species should not be used, because of the risk of their release into the environment.",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Ecological Risk Assessment Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/in-situ-tests/"
}