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Survival and gill morphology of different life stages of Tilapia guineensis exposed to the drilling fluid XP-07 / Sobrevivência e morfologia branquial de Tilapia guineensis expostos ao líquido de perfuração XP-07 em diferentes estágios de vida
Vincent-Akpu, Ijeoma Favour; Allison, Martin Ebisingha; Sikoki, Francis David.
  • Vincent-Akpu, Ijeoma Favour; University of Port Harcourt. Faculty of Science. Department of Animal and Environmental Biology. NG
  • Allison, Martin Ebisingha; Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island. Livestock Production Technology. Department of Fisheries. NG
  • Sikoki, Francis David; University of Port Harcourt. Faculty of Science. Department of Animal and Environmental Biology. NG
Ciênc. rural ; 40(3): 611-616, mar. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-542959
ABSTRACT
The toxicity of drilling fluid XP-07 on gills of three life stages (fry, fingerling and post fingerling) of Tilapia guineensis was evaluated in a 96h static bioassay. The mortality rates of the organisms were determined using the same concentrations of XP-07 in all the life stages. At the end of 96h, the gills were examined for histopathological changes. The 96h median lethal concentrations for fry (Fr), fingerlings (F) and post fingerlings (PF) were 5.03, 7.77 and 6.93 percent XP-07 respectively. The median lethal time values decreased as concentration and time of exposure increased. The histopathological studies carried out on gills of T. guineensis showed injuries, which increased progressively with the concentration of the fluid. The fry stage was the most susceptible to the drilling fluid. This states the need for care to be taken in handling drilling fluids in Niger delta, since this area serves as breeding and nursery ground for several fish species.
RESUMO
A toxicidade do líquido de perfuração XP-07, nas brânquias de Tilapia guineensis, foi avaliada por meio de um bioensaio estático de 96h em três estágios da vida do peixe (larva, alevino e juvenil). As taxas de mortalidade do organismo foram avaliadas nas mesmas concentrações de XP-07 para todos os estágios de vida do peixe. As brânquias foram avaliadas ao final de 96 horas, com o objetivo de observarem-se mudanças histopatológicas. A concentração média letal para 96h foi de 5,03; 7,77 e 6,93 por cento para larvas, alevinos e juvenis, respectivamente. O tempo médio letal diminuiu à medida que a concentração e o tempo de exposição aumentaram. Os estudos histopatológicos realizados nas brânquias de T. guineensis indicaram lesões que aumentaram progressivamente com a concentração do fluido. A fase larval é a mais suscetível ao fluido de perfuração. Concluiu-se que é necessário cuidado no manuseio de fluidos de perfuração no Delta do Niger, uma vez que esta é uma área de reprodução e berçário para várias espécies de peixes.

Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Ciênc. rural Journal subject: Science / Environmental Health Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island/NG / University of Port Harcourt/NG

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Ciênc. rural Journal subject: Science / Environmental Health Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island/NG / University of Port Harcourt/NG