Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

Haematological alterations induced by lindane in a fish, Aspidoparia morar

Sachar A,Raina S

Lindane, an organochlorine pesticide, has been widely used in public health and agriculture in several countries including India. Lindane has been associated with pollution due to its prolonged persistence and quick accumulation in blood as well as tissues. It is considered a possible carcinogen, mutagen, teratogen, immunotoxin, and neurotoxin. The present study thus aims to review the works of toxic effects of lindane on haematological indices of fish, A. morar for the experimental period of 60days. LC50 value of lindane for A. morar comes out to be 1mg/l. The studies revealed that Total erythrocyte count (TEC), haemoglobin (Hb), haematocrit (Hct), and Total leucocyte count (TLC) exhibited marked decline while calculated values viz., Mean corpuscular volume (MCV), Mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) and Mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) showed fluctuating pattern. The observed alterations were ultimately become the causative for affecting the general health status of the fish.

Published Date: 2013-10-12;