Mechanisms of delayed ozone toxicity to bluegill Lepomis machrochirus rafinesque

Michael H. Paller, Roy C. Heidinger

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Abstract

Ozone causes gross damage to the gills. Extensive fungal infections often followed exposure to ozone, suggesting epithelial damage. An abrupt decrease in blood serum osmolality was detected in fish exposed to ozone. Mortality occurred when osmolality dropped approximately 50 mOsm below initial values.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)229-239
Number of pages11
JournalEnvironmental Pollution. Series A, Ecological and Biological
Volume22
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1980
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Environmental Science
  • Pollution
  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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