Toxicity of Malathion to Nile Tilapia Oreochromis Niloticus (Linn.) Fingerlings

The toxicity of a commercial grade malathion on Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, fingerlings was determined. The 24, 48, 72, and 96-h LC50 of malathion on Nile tilapia fingerlings were 7.19, 5.43, 5.34, and 5.30 mg/l, respectively. Behavioral changes in fish included rapid opercular movement, hy...

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Main Authors: Virginia Cariño, Emmanuel Capinpin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Philippines 1993-12-01
Series:Science Diliman
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Online Access:http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/sciencediliman/article/view/278