Cadmium (Cd) affects the gill structure and respiration rate of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)
Journal Title: ZooNotes - Year 2016, Vol 97, Issue 0
Abstract
The main purpose of the present study was to provide some preliminary data on the effects of Cd, which is considered as priority toxic substance in surface waters according to Directive 2008/105/EO on the gill structure and respiration rate of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) under ex situ conditions. We observed significant histological changes, which were grouped as proliferative and degenerative ones, as well as increase in the respiration rate index in the treated with Cd fish, compared with the control. In general, the tested fish species proved to be sensitive to Cd exposure in terms of the studied parameters.
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VESELA YANCHEVA, IVELIN MOLLOV, ILIANA VELCHEVA, STELA STOYANOVA, ELENKA GEORGIEVA
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