Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

EFFECT OF MARBLE SLURRY ON ALIMENTARY CANAL OF PERIPLANETA AMERICANA

Sangeeta Dhanwar

Abstract

In the present study Periplaneta americana was exposed to marble slurry for 24, 48, 72 & 96 hours respectively and the effect was studied on its alimentary canal, studies revealed that marble slurry affects both the morphology and histology of mesenteron of the P. americana. It was observed that the weight of mesenteron increased after treatment with marble slurry and the epithelial cells showed damaged along in the deposition of marble slurry.