Mercury and lead toxicity induced alterations in the lipid metabolism of heterometrousfulvipes: a study through direct exposure

Abstract

Heavy metal exposure in animals can lead to profound effect on growth, development and biochemical constituents. It is necessary that the heavy metal toxicity be well documented and adequate precaution should be taken in mother and fetus to decrease its detrimental effects. An experimental study was performed with viviparous animal Heterometrousfulvipes to access the cumulative effect of chronic heavy metals exposure on lipid metabolism.Chronic heavy metal exposure resulted in decrease in biochemical constituents of lipids, with decrease in hepatopancreatic weight, hepato -somatic index and embryonic length and weight.