Abstract

GAMETOGENIC DECLINE OF TESTICULAR CELLS IN BARYTELPHUSA CUNICULARIS AGAINST DOMESTIC DISCHARGE AND INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS.

Sakhare S. S.*, Adate K. J., Kamble N. A. and Magar A. S.

ABSTRACT

Freshwater bodies get polluted by number of pollutants released from different sources including industrial effluents, municipal wastes, garbage‟s, sewage pollutants and agricultural wastes also. Contaminant like heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides directly or indirectly comes into food chain with increased concentration. Mixing of pollutants in Hiranyakeshi river facing problem of reproduction and number of freshwater crab Barytelphusa cunicularis. Gametogenic analysis of testicular cells showed remarkable changes in the gonadal architecture. Significant differences was found in spermatocyte number which probably be depleted, due to huge mixing of untreated industrial, domestic and municipal wastes. Cytotoxic observations were discussed in relation to Gametogenic capacity, reproduction and survivility of crab Barytelphusa cunicularis, within the study region.

Keywords: River Hiranyakeshi, pollutants, Barytelphusa cunicularis, testicular cells and Histology.