ISSN:
1573-2932
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Effect of nickel sulphate at the sublethal dose of 64 ppm (0.8 of LC50 96 hr) on the blood glucose levels of the freshwater fish, Colisa fasciatus, has been estimated from 3 to 96 hr. The blood glucose level exhibits a steady increase due to Ni toxicity. A maximum increase of 85.08% is observed at 96 hr (P 〈 0.001). It is suggested that the hyperglycemia in C. fasciatus, caused by exposure to nickel sulphate, is possibly a reflection of stress-induced hormone mediated response. It appears that the blood glucose level is a reliable indicator of Ni toxicity to fish.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00285442
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