Vol. 18 No. 2 (2003): February
Case Report

Impact of some pesticides on the growth of tadpoles of Common Indian Toad Bufo melanostictus Schneider

Published 2003-02-21

Abstract

Impact of Organophosphate fungicide (Endosulfan TM) on the growth of tadpolies of Bufo melanostictus was studied.  The weight and length of tadpoles exposed to both Hinosan and Endosulfan decreased in all pesticide concentrations, (0.001 to 0.04 ppm Endosulfan and 0.1 to 0.45 ppm Hinosan) with maximum reduction on thirtieth day.  Endosulfan was found to be more toxic than Hinosan to tadpoles of this toad.