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This study reports the levels and distribution patterns of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fish samples of the Gomti river, India, collected from three sites during the pre- and post-monsoon seasons of the years 2004–2005. In the fish muscles, ∑PAHs ranged between 12.85 and 34.89 ng g−1 wet wt (mean value: 23.98 ± 6.70 ng g−1). Naphthalene was the most prevalent compound both in terms of detection as well as levels, while, benzo[k]fluoranthene, benzo(a)pyrene, and indeno(123-cd)pyrene + benzo(ghi)perylene could not be detected in any of the sample. Low-molecular weight PAHs were observed dominating over the high molecular weight PAHs.
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The authors are thankful to the Director, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow, for his consistent support and interest in this work.
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Malik, A., Ojha, P. & Singh, K.P. Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Edible Fish from Gomti River, India. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 80, 134–138 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-007-9331-3
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