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Description: |
ii, 18 pages : illustrations, tables ; 27 cm. |
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General Note: |
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Circular 186. |
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With Note: |
Published with: Laboratories and methods for screening fish-control chemicals. Circular 185. |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 17-18). |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Abstract: Antimycin A, an antifungal antibiotic, has been suggested for use as a fish toxicant. Preliminary tests were made to evaluate its effects at different concentrations on 24 species of freshwater fish in the laboratory and 25 species in outdoor pools. Responses of a select group of other animals and aquatic plants are discussed. The antibiotic is a powerful fish toxicant. Antimycin A degrades rapidly in water, especially in the presence of free hydroxide. Further studies are planned on the performance of antimycin A against various life stages of fish and other aquatic animals, and in waters of differing qualities and temperatures. The process of detoxification and the fate of residues deserve further attention. |