EFFECT OF ELECTROPLATING INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT CHROMIUM ON BIMODAL RESPIRATORY RHYTHM OF THE AIR-BREATHING CAT FISH MYSTUS CAVASIUS (HAM.)
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2011-03-10
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BRNSS Publication Hub, Mandsaur University, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Effect of sublethal (0.25%) concentration of electroplating Industrial effluent chromium on bimodal respiratory rhythm of Mystus cavasius (Ham) was studied. Result revealed that at sublethal concentration the respiratory rhythm was significantly disrupted. The significance of the results is discussed from a chronotoxicological point of view.
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Chromium, Mystus cavasius, Bimodal respiration, aerial, aquatic respiration