Comparative studies on toxicosis of common carp with some phenolic compounds [electronic reource].

Includes references.

Two hundred and sixity five Common carp fish were exposed for short and/or long term intoxicated with either phenol or mcresol. Determination of LC50 revealed that carp fish was more sensitive to phenol than mcresol. Toxicosis with these phenolic compounds resulted in characteristic nervous and respiratory signs. Grossly, a thick mucous layer covering the gills and skin was a permanent alteration. Histopathologically, both the gills and brain were the most affected organs.

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