Jyothi, BNarayan, G2001-07-232009-06-022001-07-232009-06-022001-07-23Jyothi B, Narayan G. Effect of pesticides carbaryl and phorate on serum cholesterol level in fish, Clarias batrachus (Linn). Journal of Environmental Biology. 2001 Jul; 22(3): 233-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/113942Freshwater edible catfish Clarias batrachus (Linn.) was treated with sublethal concentration of two different groups of pesticides- carbaryl, a carbamate and phorate, an organophosphate for 24 ,72 ,120 and 168 h. The disorders of lipid metabolism were observed in serum. Cholesterol levels in the serum decreased significantly throughout the exposure period with both the pesticides. These results indicate one significant manifestation of the toxic response from the fish under the stress of pesticide exposure.engAnimalsCarbaryl --adverse effectsCatfishes --physiologyCholesterol --bloodEnvironmental ExposureInsecticides --adverse effectsPhorate --adverse effectsWater Pollutants, Chemical --adverse effectsJournal Article