| Haematological changes in African lungfish, Protopterus annectens after aerial exposure. | |
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PMID: 20329389 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Specimens of the west African lungfish, Protopterus annectens (mean weight 294.3 g mean length 38.1 cm), procured from Agulu lake at Agulu in Anambra state, Nigeria were removed from the ambient water and exposed to complete aerial life for a period of seven consecutive days after which some of their haematological changes were determined. There were significant polycythaemia, leucocytosis, thrombocythaemia and elevation of haemoglobin contents (p<0.05). The importance of these haematological adjustments which the fish makes whilst subjected to complete aerial habitat prior to aestivation are discussed. |
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Authors:
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A I Okafor |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of environmental biology / Academy of Environmental Biology, India Volume: 30 ISSN: 0254-8704 ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Biol Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-24 Completed Date: 2010-04-26 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8300544 Medline TA: J Environ Biol Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 955-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Abia State University - 2000, Uturu, Nigeria. tconnection68@yahoo.com |
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Adaptation, Physiological
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physiology* Animals Fishes / blood*, physiology* Time Factors Weight Loss |
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