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Nitrite-induced methemoglobin formation and recovery in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) at three acclimation temperatures

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  1. Department of Biological Sciences, North Texas State University, 76203, Denton, TX

    D. W. Huey, T. L. Beitinger & M. C. Wooten

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Huey, D.W., Beitinger, T.L. & Wooten, M.C. Nitrite-induced methemoglobin formation and recovery in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) at three acclimation temperatures. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 32, 674–681 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01607555

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