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Title:  In situ studies on the bioaccumulation of microcystins in the phytoplanktivorous silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) stocked in Lake Taihu with dense toxic Microcystis blooms.
 
Authors:  Chen J, Xie P, Zhang D, Ke Z, Yang H
 
Drug:  Microcystin
 
Fish species:  Carp, silver
 
Date:  2006
 
Sample:  gill
 
Ave Weight (gm):  950
 
Ave Water temp (°C):  18
 
Water:  Freshwater
 
Dosage:  July 16 ug/L Aug 5 ug/L*
 
Route:  natural exposure
 
Comments:  0.22 mg/kg, peak in october (no data in July) mean 0.06 mg/kg. Seasonal changes in water temperature and weight over time (3.2 C in Jan -33.4 in Aug). Weight gain from 141 at stocking April 2004 to 1759 g in March 2005. Average dose = 4.16 ug/L in summer. Values are avg. of 5 different fish sampled on the same day. Gill=< 0.51% of total toxin.
 
Citation:  Aquaculture 261:1026-1038
 
Link:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2006.08.028  Opens a new window
 
Genus Species:  Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
 
Drug Class:  Organic-Cyanotoxin
 
Wt gm-detail:  141+/-59 up to 1759+/-155*
 
Water temp (°C)-detail:  3.2-33.4 C* see comments
 
Dosage-detail:  July 16 ug/L Aug 5 ug/L*
 
Method:  LC, MS
 
Authors-red:  Chen J, Xie P, Zhang D, Ke Z, Yang H
 
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