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Comparative acute toxicities of selected pesticides to Anguilla anguilla.
- Source :
- Journal of Environmental Science & Health. Part B. Pesticides, Food Contaminants & Agricultural Wastes; Oct1991, Vol. 26 Issue 5/6, p491-498, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 1991
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Abstract
- The acute toxicities (24, 48, 72 and 96 hr) of eight pesticides to Anguilla anguilla were determined. The organochlorine pesticide, endosulfan was the most toxic, with LC50 values in the range of 0.042 to 0.041 mg/L Endosulfan was followed in order of decreasing toxicity by diazinon, fenitrothion, chlorpyrifos, lmdane, methidathion, trichlorfon and methylparathion. When fishes were exposed to the pesticides tested they exhibited signs of restlessness, erratic swimming, convulsions and difficulty in respiration. This response was more persistent in fishes exposed to organophosphorus pesticides. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03601234
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5/6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Environmental Science & Health. Part B. Pesticides, Food Contaminants & Agricultural Wastes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 75387898
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03601239109372751