The effects of acute exposure to the water soluble fraction of diesel fuel oil on survival and metabolic rate of an antarctic fish (Pagothenia borchgrevinki)
1. The Antarctic teleost Pagothenia borchgrevinki was exposed to the water soluble fraction of diesel fuel oil. 2. Under the acute time frame used, no mortalities occurred, even at high concentrations. 3. Exposure to the oil caused elevations in metabolic rates and a 50% increase in haematocrit. 4....
Published in: | Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Comparative Pharmacology |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
1992
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Online Access: | https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:383459 |
Summary: | 1. The Antarctic teleost Pagothenia borchgrevinki was exposed to the water soluble fraction of diesel fuel oil. 2. Under the acute time frame used, no mortalities occurred, even at high concentrations. 3. Exposure to the oil caused elevations in metabolic rates and a 50% increase in haematocrit. 4. Plasma chloride levels did not change. |
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