Behavioral responses of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by sublethal exposure to chlorpyrifos: a case study in Twin Lakes of West Sumatra

Behavioral responses of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by sublethal exposure to chlorpyrifos: a case study in Twin Lakes of West Sumatra

Background: The most commonly used insecticide by 99.8% farmers in West Sumatra, is chlorpyrifos which contains organophosphates. Chlorpyrifos is used to kill insects and other pests and works as the contact poison, gastric toxins, and inhalation. It is very useful for farmers in keeping the plants...

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Main Authors: Taufiq Ihsan, Tivany Edwin, Winna Anggraeni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2018-12-01
Series:Environmental Health Engineering and Management
Subjects:
Chlorpyrifos
Lakes
Animals
Farmers
Environmental monitoring.
Online Access:http://ehemj.com/article-1-385-en.html

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