predatory mite test

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11113

Procedure in which adult females of the predatory mite (\(Hypoaspis\ (Geolaelaps)\ aculeifer\) considered representative of soil fauna) are exposed to a test substance in artificial soil and the number of surviving females and of juveniles is determined.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 794 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)