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Histopathologic effects of JP-4 aviation fuel on fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas)

Journal Article · · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01610172· OSTI ID:6263744

The objective of this preliminary study using fathead minnows was to determine which tissues and organs are affected by acute exposure to the water soluble fraction (WSF) of JP-4 aviation fuel. The results suggest that the olfactory rosette and possibly the pseudobranch and gill of the fathead minnow are injured by acute exposure to WSF JP-4. These observations are in accordance with results other researchers have found studying the toxic effect of hydrocarbon fuels on teleosts. It is believed that these selected tissues should be examined when utilizing fish for environmental toxicological research involving hydrocarbons.

Research Organization:
Air Force Aerospace Medical Research Lab., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
OSTI ID:
6263744
Journal Information:
Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 30; ISSN BECTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English