Uptake, distribution, and depuration of /sup 14/C-benzene in northern anchovy, Engraulis mordax, and striped bass, Morone saxatilis

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976 · Fish. Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7256406

Korn, S; Hirsch, N; Struhsaker, J W

The uptake, distribution, and depuration of water-soluble, monocyclic hydrocarbon contained in petroleum and refined products was studied in two species of marine fish. Mature northern anchovy, Engraulis mordax, and juvenile striped bass, Morone saxatilis, were exposed to sublethal concentrations of O/sup 14/-benzene for 48 h. Residues in tissues exhibiting a high lipid content or representing apparent major metabolic sites were measured during the exposure and afterwards when the fish were transferred to clean seawater. Fish exhibited a rapid uptake over a wide range of benzene concentrations in the water column. Accumulation in anchovy was considerably greater than in striped bass. Results indicate that the pathway of hydrocarbons through the liver, gallbladder, intestines, and colon is a major depuration route. Residues were depurated rapidly after cessation of exposure; in striped bass tissues most residues were undetectable by 7 days.

• Research Organization: National Marine Fisheries Service, Tiburon, CA
• OSTI ID: 7256406
• Journal Information: Fish. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Fish. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 74:3; ISSN FSYBA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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