Chronic effects of hydrogen cyanide on the fathead minnow

Journal Article · Mon Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1977 · J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7212782

Lind, D T; Smith, Jr, L L; Broderius, S J

The fathead minnow, Pimephales promelas Rafinesque, was subjected to various concentrations of hydrogen cyanide to determine its effects on long-term survival, growth, egg production, and egg hatchability. Experiments in continuous-flow apparatus were started with newly-hatched larvae and continued through spawning into the juvenile period of the second generation. Egg production rate was most sensitive to hydrogen cyanide, and the highest level of toxicant with no adverse effect was between 12.9 and 19.6 ..mu..g/l HCN.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul
• OSTI ID: 7212782
• Journal Information: J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 49:2; ISSN JWPFA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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