Effects of Pollutants on Eggs, Embryos and Larvae of Amphibian Species

Abstract

The effects of exposure to pollutants on the development of Rana pipiens and Xenopus laevis embryos and larvae are described. Compounds evaluated include N-phenyl-alpha-naphthylamine, octyl-phenyl-alpha-naphthylamine, dioctyldiphenylamine, hydrazine sulfate, methylhydrazine, unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine, and symmetrical dimethylhydrazine. Experiments focused on determination of lethal, teratogenic, and no effect levels of exposure. Techniques for exposing amphibian embryos and larvae to pollutants are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA025403

Entities

People

  • Gerald Greenhouse

Organizations

  • University of California, Irvine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amines
  • Amphibians
  • Animals
  • Azo Compounds
  • Biomedical Research
  • Brain
  • Central Nervous System
  • Contracts
  • Embryos
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Governments
  • Hydrazines
  • Materials
  • Morphogenesis
  • Nervous System
  • Teratogenic Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.