Determination of selenium toxicity to Oreochromis niloticus based on hematological parameters=Determinação da toxicidade do Selênio por meio de análises hematológicas em Oreochromis niloticus

Selenium (Se) is described as an essential micronutrient and participates in different biological functions, as the antioxidant defense systems maintenance and regulation. However, when in high concentrations, Se may cause toxic effects as well as hematological changes in fish. The aim of the presen...

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Main Authors: Silmara Regina Siqueira, Adriano Gonçalves, Maria José Tavares Ranzani-Paiva, Robson Seriani, Julio Vicente Lombardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Maringá 2012-04-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum : Biological Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciBiolSci/article/download/8755/pdf