Dr.T. Determination Of Lc50 Values Of Three Detergents And Its Effect On Biochemical Compounds Of Eisenia Fetida

Abstract

The adult earthworms of EIsenia fetida are exposed to two sublethal concentrations such as 1/10^th LC50 and 1/20^th LC50 doses of three detergents.  Biochemical components were studied in the total body tissues. The ANOVA results showed earthworms treated with detergents significantly differed in their biochemical components (p<0.05) than control group. Total Sugars, Total Cholesterol, Total Protein levels are significantly (p<0.05) reduced in the earthworms group treated with Arasan and Rin detergents, whereas increased Urea, transaminase (GOT and GPT) and phosphatase (ALP and ACP) levels found in treated group organs. The results demonstrated that exposure of earthworms to detergents through soil disturbed the basic biochemical compounds in tissues and their damages are indicated by increased enzyme levels.