Published September 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Biological significance of [14C]phenol accumulation in different organs of a murrel, Channa punctatus, and the common carp, Cyprinus carpio

  • 1. Visva-Bharati Univ., Santiniketan (India)

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Phenol, a ubiquitous component of industrial effluents, is a common pollutant of water resources and a serious threat to fish. The present work demonstrates that a significant amount of phenol is retained by various tissues of the common carp, Cyprinus carpio, and the snake-headed murrel, Channa punctatus. The rate of [14C]phenol accumulation was higher carp than in the murrel. It is suggested that retention of phenol in the brain and ovary may seriously affect the reproductive potential of the fish

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Journal Title
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences
Journal Volume
3
Journal Issue
3
Series
Biomed. Environ. Sci.
Journal Page Range
337-342
ISSN
0895-3988
CODEN
BESCE