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Fluoxetine effects on fishes
September 17 , 2024
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- Long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac) can significantly disrupt the behaviour and reproductive traits of the male guppy fish.
- The male guppies are more sensitive to environmental changes.
- Low Fluoxetine reduced activity levels and increased refuge-seeking behaviour in male guppies.
- It also increased variation in sperm numbers.
- Refuge seeking behaviour refers specifically to how much time the fish spend in hiding or protected areas, as opposed to open,
- High fluoxetine concentrations increased variation in body condition between individuals.
- Fluoxetine or Prozac is a widely used antidepressant medication.
- Guppy fish are small, colorful species due to which they are extremely used for decoration purposes in aquariums.
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