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Acute toxicity of copper and its probable effect on thyroid of the fry ofOphiocephalus punctatus (Bloch)

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LC50 values for 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h were estimated at 1.507; 1.065; 0.785; 0.607; 0.559 mg/l copper respectively for the fry ofOphiocephalus punctatus. Copper induced hyperthyroidism resulting in exopthalmos, has been reported for the first time.

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  1. Department of Zoology, K.A.D. College, 211001, Allahabad, (India)

    D. K. Srivastava & R. K. Tyagi

  2. CIFR Sub-station, 24, Pannalal Road, 211002, Allahabad, (Inadia)

    D. K. Srivastava & R. K. Tyagi

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Srivastava, D.K., Tyagi, R.K. Acute toxicity of copper and its probable effect on thyroid of the fry ofOphiocephalus punctatus (Bloch). Experientia 37, 1317–1318 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01948383

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