Cadmium Induced Adverse Effects on Fry of Oreochromis mossambicus

This study investigates the effects of Cadmium (Cd) on fry of the Mozambique Tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus using standard toxicity tests. Fry were repeatedly exposed to five concentrations (0.002 – 2.0 mgl-1) of Cd and survival, growth and swimming activity were monitored over 10 days. These trial...

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Main Authors: W. D. Ratnasooriya, M. R. Wijesinghe, R. A. A. R. Ranatunge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2011-05-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment
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Online Access:http://journals.sjp.ac.lk/index.php/JTFE/article/view/81/36