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Developmental dEffects induced by lambda cyhalothrin in mice.

Author(s)
Muhammad Khalil Ahmad Khan Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Zafar Department of Zoology, Government Emerson College, Bosan Road, Multan, Pakistan
Munazza Perveen Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Shagufta Andleeb Department of Zoology, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
Chaman Ara Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Khurram Shahzad Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Asmatullah Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Lambda cyhalothrin was tested for its adverse effects in developing fetuses of mice. Different dose concentrations of the insecticide (5.00μg/g, 10.00μg/g and 15.00μg/g BW) were given orally to the pregnant female mice on day 6, 7 and 8 of gestation. A vehicle control was maintained by giving only 0.1ml corn oil to the mothers. Fetuses were recovered on day “18”of gestation. Developmental defects like micromelia, dysplasia and short tail were observed in the treated groups. The morphometric parameters included body weight, crown rump length, brain size, length and width of eye. Morphometric values were subjected to analysis of variance to observe significance difference against control. The present study indicates that administration of lambda cyhalothrin exerts potentially adverse effects on the development of mice fetuses.
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Page(s) 85-90
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Published Journal: Punjab University Journal of Zoology, Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Year: 2014

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