Influence of low concentrations of Trichlorfon on haematological parameters and brain acetylcholinesterase activity in common carp, Cyprinus carpio L.

Aquaculture Research

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 144-149

  Chandrasekara, Hiruni Udara ^a   Pathiratne, Asoka ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA   (Sri Lanka)

Author keywords

Acetylcholinesterase; Carp; Haematology; Trichlorfon

Indexed keywords

AQUACULTURE; ECTOPARASITE; FISH CULTURE; INSECTICIDE; PARASITE CONTROL;

CYPRINUS CARPIO;

EID: 14144254908     PISSN: 1355557X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2109.2004.01197.x     Document Type: Article

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