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Assessment of fipronil toxicity to the freshwater midge Chironomus riparius: Molecular, biochemical, and organismal responses.

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Published in 2019 at "Aquatic toxicology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2019.105292

Abstract: Fipronil is a phenylpyrazole insecticide that entered the market to replace organochlorides and organophosphates. Fipronil impairs the regular inhibition of nerve impulses that ultimately result in paralysis and death of insects. Because of its use… read more here.

Keywords: midge chironomus; riparius; toxicity; chironomus riparius ... See more keywords