Research Article

The Applicability of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Assessing Chromium Induced Toxicity in the Fish Labeo rohita

Table 1

Behavioral changes in the fish Labeo rohita as a function of hexavalent chromium.

S.N.Behavioral changes

1Surfacing and darting movement
2Copious mucus secretion
3Aggregation of fishes near aerator
4Lethargic movement within 20 minutes after exposure
5Increase in opercular movement in order to breathe faster
6Irregular and burst swimming-sudden rapid and forward movements
7Nip and nudge movement-biting and moving towards another fish
8Fin flickering-contraction and extension of dorsal fin