Effect of fluoride on the learning and memory ability of larvae of Zaprionus indianus

Effect of fluoride on the learning and memory ability of larvae of Zaprionus indianus

Abstract Background Many pesticides contain fluoride that enters the food chain and affect the non-target organisms. Fluoride is a known neurotoxin and may cause neurobehavioral defects. A study was conducted to see the effect of fluoride on the learning and memory ability of larvae of Zaprionus ind...

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Main Authors: Diksha Mishra, Rishu Kumari, Smita Ranjan, Shahla Yasmin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Subjects:
Zaprionus indianus
Sodium fluoride
Olfactory assay
2nd instar larvae
Learning and memory
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41936-020-00166-y

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