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Abstract
The toxicity of cadmium (Cd) to fungi decreased as the concentration of chloride (Cl−) or of seawater was increased, indicating the lower toxicity of Cd-Cl complexes than of Cd2+. As chlorinity affects the speciation of Cd and its toxicity, the toxicity of Cd can be expected to differ in freshwaters, estuaries, and seawaters. Thus, abiotic factors, such as chlorinity, must be considered when establishing water quality criteria and standards for Cd.