The Influence of Sediment-Associated Phthalate Esters (DEHP and DIDP) on Hatching and Survival of the Moorfrog, Rana arvalis

Larsson and Thurén (1987) studied the influence of DEHP on hatching of the moorfrog (Rana arvalis). Eggs from the moorfrog were exposed to sediment contamined with DEHP in a laboratory model systems. Hatching success was decreased when the eggs were exposed to DEHP contamined sediments.