Histological Changes in the Gills of Marine Cultured Tilapia (Oreochromis spilurus) at Larvae Stage Treated by Phenanthrene

Abstract

Background and Objective: Phenanthrene (PHE) is a constituent of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), considered as one of the most abundant marine pollutants. It is mainly derived from pyrogenic and petrogenic sources. The aim of this study was to investigate the histological changes in gill’s structure of marine cultured tilapia fish larvae (Oreochromis spilurus). Methodology: The larvae of the tilapia were fed phenanthrene contaminated feed twice a day for 14 days; the experiment was terminated on Day 14. The effect of phenanthrene on the gill’s structure was noticed and compared to the control group. Results: There were noticeable histological changes on gills after treatment including; hypertrophy and fusion of the secondary lamellae. The mucus cell numbers in gill’s sections increased in the group treated with 100 mg L-1 of phenanthrene until the termination of the experiment. Conclusion: The deleterious effect of phenanthrene on gills histology was evidence at 100 mg L-1 and further studies are recommended on the histological effects of phenanthrene on other tissues of the tilapia fish.   Retraction Notice: This paper has been retracted from the journal after receipt of written complains. This journal is determined to promote integrity in research publication. This retraction is in spirit of the same. After formal procedures editor(s) and publisher have retracted this paper on 27th June-2019. Related policy is available here: http://goo.gl/lI77Nn