Influence of the geothermal waters on fishes and aquatic invertebrates, in the Plain of Banat

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Buletinul de Cercetari Piscicole; ()

OSTI ID:5121443

Popescu-Marinescu, V; Elain-Talau, L; Papadopol, M; Nicolescu, D; Teodorescu, L

Research on the effects of geothermal waters (both used and unused) on vertebrates and invertebrates made the water's toxico-lethal character obvious in waters with a normal concentration or diluted up to over 17%. Among the organisms used in the experiment, Daphnia magna (a cladoceran) and young carp (Cyprinus carpio) have proved to be more sensitive. Tubifex tubifex (an oligochaete) have proved to be more resistant. Taking in account the toxicity of geothermal waters with addition of a specific smell and taste contracted by the meat fish, their overflow into natural receivers is not recommended. 7 references, 12 figures.

• OSTI ID: 5121443
• Journal Information: Buletinul de Cercetari Piscicole; (), Vol. 35:1-2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: Rumanian

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