Determination of ammonia chloride acute toxicity for a region specific fish species (Hyphessobrycon callistus)

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.2011354401407

Authors

  • Murilo Damato Doutor pelo Departamento de Engenharia Hidráulica e Sanitária da Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo. Professor do curso de Gestão Ambiental da PUC-SP.
  • Edison Barbieri Doutor em Oceanografia pelo Instituto Oceanográfico da Universidade de São Paulo. Pesquisador e Professor do Instituto de Pesca – APTA-SAASP. Cananeia-SP,

Keywords:

Toxicity. Ammonia. Environment.

Abstract

Ecotoxicological assays have been used as an important tool in the evaluation of environmental quality. With the objective
to emphasize the relevance of the use of native organisms in short-duration chronic assays, this study evaluated the potential of
Hyphessobrycon callistus. Static tests were carried through exposing adult organisms to the following concentrations of Ammonia
Chloride (NH4Cl): 0.5; 0.75; 1.0; 1.5; 2.0; e 2.5 mg.L-1. The sensitivity response was about 3 to 4 times lesser than that of assays reported
in the literature. This way, complementary studies are necessary to establish the optimal conditions of exposition and to verify the
possibility of a more sensible subletal effect.

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Published

2011-10-01

How to Cite

Damato, M. ., & Barbieri, E. . (2011). Determination of ammonia chloride acute toxicity for a region specific fish species (Hyphessobrycon callistus): DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.2011354401407. O Mundo Da Saúde, 35(4), 401–407. Retrieved from https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/533

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 4 (2011): OCTOBER/DECEMBER 2011

Section

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