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SESSION-4: Limnology of Lakes, Reservoirs, Wetlands
PAPER-16: Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentration in Fishes of Singanallur Lake
Shanthi K. 1 , Kasthuri H. 2 , Ramasamy K. 3 and Lakshmanaperumalsamy P. 4
| Abstract |
The present paper deals with the accumulation of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Cd, Fe and Ni) in different organs (gills, muscles and intestine) of the fish species ( Sarotherodon mossambica , Cyprinus carpio and Catla catla ) of Singanallur lake determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The study was carried out over a period of 12 months (Jan 2000 to Dec 2000). The trend in accumulation of heavy metals indicated that irrespective of species, zinc showed higher concentration as compared to other metals. Higher concentration of heavy metals was recorded in intestine as compared to other parts of the body i.e. gills and muscles.
| Address: |
1. Department of Environmental Sciences, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore – 46.India
2. Department of Environmental Sciences, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore - 46
3. Adiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore District.
4. Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - 46.