Effects of trace metals on growth of yellow perch (Perca flavescens) as measured by RNA-DNA ratios |
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Authors: | Paul K Kearns Gary J Atchison |
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Institution: | (1) Bionucleonics Department, Purdue University, 47907 West Lafayette, Indiana, USA;(2) Present address: Department of Animal Ecology, Iowa State University, 50011 Ames, Iowa, USA |
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Abstract: | Synopsis Relationships between sublethal concentrations of cadmium and zinc in natural water and metal uptake by and growth of fish were investigated. RNA-DNA ratios and weight gain were used to assess seasonal growth differences between yellow perch populations from contaminated and control sites. Whole-body concentrations of cadmium and zinc in young-of-the-year perch (Perca flavescens) were significantly different between sites. Measurable growth differences did occur and were significantly correlated with cadmium levels. Growth differences that were prominent during mid-summer were reduced by late summer. RNA-DNA ratios were sensitive indicators of fish growth. |
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Keywords: | Cadmium Zinc Palestine Lake Pollution Fish |
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