Impacts of tannery operations on guppy, Poecilia reticulata

This book focuses on the effects of industrial effluents, specifically those generated from tanneries, on aquatic life i.e. fish. Readers will learn about the impacts of untreated effluents that find its way into potable water bodies, rivers and lakes. A detailed analysis of the morphological and re...

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Main Author Rokade, Pramod Baburao (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer, 2017.
SeriesSpringerBriefs in environmental science.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319576541
9783319576534
Physical Description1 online resource : color illustrations

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Summary:This book focuses on the effects of industrial effluents, specifically those generated from tanneries, on aquatic life i.e. fish. Readers will learn about the impacts of untreated effluents that find its way into potable water bodies, rivers and lakes. A detailed analysis of the morphological and reproductive responses of fish to Chromium VI, a carcinogen and hazardous metal, will be provided. Particular attention is given to the effects of these effluents on the guppy, a fish used for the biological control of malaria. Students and researchers in environmental science, biology, ecology, marine and freshwater sciences will find the book most appealing. Freshwater ecologists working in the field and managers responsible for the protection and monitoring of natural areas will also find this book interesting.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783319576541
9783319576534
Access:Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty
Physical Description:1 online resource : color illustrations