Effects of insecticide (carbaryl) exposure on activity and swimming performance of tadpoles of the Rio Grande Leopard Frog, Rana berlandieri (Anura: Ranidae).

From: The Texas Journal of Science | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: Punzo, Fred | Copyright information

Abstract. -- Experiments were conducted to assess the effects of the insecticide carbaryl on proportion of time spent in activity (tail movement) and swimming speed of tadpoles of the Rio Grande Leopard Frog, Rana berlandieri. Tadpoles were exposed (0 to 96 h) to various concentrations of carbaryl (3.5, 5.0 or 7.5 mg/L), or to an acetone solvent control, or water control. No significant differences in behavior were observed between tadpoles of either control group. Time spent in ac...

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