Comparison of copper toxicity to channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, and blue catfish, I. furcatus, fingerlings

Journal of Applied Aquaculture

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 77-84

  Moore, J Michael ^a,b  

^a National Biological Service   (United States)

^b M3 Consulting   (United States)

Author keywords

Acute toxicity; Copper; Copper sulfate; Ictalurus furcatus; Ictalurus punctatus

Indexed keywords

COPPER; FISH CULTURE; TOXICITY TEST;

ICTALURUS FURCATUS; ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS;

EID: 22244489083     PISSN: 10454438     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J028v17n01_06     Document Type: Article

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