Copper sulfate toxicity to channel catfish fry: Yolk sac versus swim-up fry

North American Journal of Aquaculture

Volumn 70, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 323-327

  Straus, David L ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

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[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ICTALURUS PUNCTATUS;

EID: 48249120744     PISSN: 15222055     EISSN: 15488454     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1577/A06-092.1     Document Type: Article

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