Histopathological evaluation of formalin toxicity in Arapaima gigas (Arapaimidae), the giant fish from Amazon

Histopathological evaluation of formalin toxicity in Arapaima gigas (Arapaimidae), the giant fish from Amazon

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to determine the lethal concentration and the structural and ultra-structural effects caused by the formalin exposure on juveniles of Arapaima gigas. Ninety fish (60.1± 2.5g and 20.2±0.9cm) were exposed to 0, 22, 44, 66, 88 and 110mg L-1 in order to determine the lethal co...

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Main Authors: Sanny M. Andrade-Porto, Cleverson A. Ramos, Rosemary Roque, Elizabeth G. Affonso, José F.M. Barcellos, Marieta N. Queiroz, Cleusa S.O. Araújo, Marcos Tavares-Dias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA)
Series:Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
Subjects:
Formalin
toxicity
Arapaima gigas
Arapaimidae
freshwater fish
pirarucu
treatment
histopathology
toxicoses
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