N. GEETHA, M. RAMESH, R. MANAVALARAMANUJAM AND A. CHEZHIAN
Abstract
Fingerlings of Cyprinus carpio a freshwater teleost fish were exposed to 24 h median lethal concentration of copper sulphate and alterations in the plasms electrolytes were studied. Plasma sodium and chloride levels were decreased whereas plasma potassium level was increased. The findings are discussed in relation to non-specific biomarkers of environmental pollutants.