The Effect of Ultraviolet Light Radiation and Natural Lemon Oils on the Lifespan of Daphnia magna
School Name
Spring Valley High School
Grade Level
10th Grade
Presentation Topic
Environmental Science
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
This study examined the effects of UV light radiation and a range of natural lemon oil concentrations to identify lifespan observations in Daphnia magna. The purpose of this experiment was to identify the appropriate amount of natural lemon oil (NLO), resulting in safer water quality without significantly reducing the lifespan of Daphnia. It was hypothesized that an increase in the number of drops of NLOs would increase the water quality (lower the parts per million) but reduce the lifespan of Daphnia magna. An environment was constructed for the Daphnia, such as a cooler, which was filled with a gallon of spring water. The UV light source was placed in a corner in a slanted position. Each environment contained separate concentrations of the NLO, and a Daphnia was placed in the water. The control (zero drops of NLO) had a range of 97-99 ppm and a lifespan range of 110-118 minutes. The environment that contained 15 drops of NLOs had a range of 78-81 ppm and a lifespan range of 59-61 minutes. The significance of the data identifies remarkable toxicity levels regarding the use of NLOs, especially at higher level concentrations. Utility companies should avoid the use of these oils to prevent wildlife toxication.
Recommended Citation
Park, Christopher, "The Effect of Ultraviolet Light Radiation and Natural Lemon Oils on the Lifespan of Daphnia magna" (2020). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 272.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2020/all/272
Location
Furman Hall 227
Start Date
3-28-2020 10:00 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Group Project
No
The Effect of Ultraviolet Light Radiation and Natural Lemon Oils on the Lifespan of Daphnia magna
Furman Hall 227
This study examined the effects of UV light radiation and a range of natural lemon oil concentrations to identify lifespan observations in Daphnia magna. The purpose of this experiment was to identify the appropriate amount of natural lemon oil (NLO), resulting in safer water quality without significantly reducing the lifespan of Daphnia. It was hypothesized that an increase in the number of drops of NLOs would increase the water quality (lower the parts per million) but reduce the lifespan of Daphnia magna. An environment was constructed for the Daphnia, such as a cooler, which was filled with a gallon of spring water. The UV light source was placed in a corner in a slanted position. Each environment contained separate concentrations of the NLO, and a Daphnia was placed in the water. The control (zero drops of NLO) had a range of 97-99 ppm and a lifespan range of 110-118 minutes. The environment that contained 15 drops of NLOs had a range of 78-81 ppm and a lifespan range of 59-61 minutes. The significance of the data identifies remarkable toxicity levels regarding the use of NLOs, especially at higher level concentrations. Utility companies should avoid the use of these oils to prevent wildlife toxication.
