EFFECTS OF CADMIUM AND HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA LINN CALYX EXTRACT ON ORGAN GRAVIMETRY AND LIPID PROFILE OF THE AFRICAN CATFISH (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS)

The effects of cadmium alone and that plus aqueous extract the calyx Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn on organ gravimetry lipid profile African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) have been examined. treatments did not alter brain-, gill- liver- body weight ratios when compared to extract- free group, control. Relative control brain gill homogenates‘ total- LDL-cholesterol concentrations were significantly (P < 0.05) decreased in group fish exposed alone. Exposure also caused significant increase liver triacylglycerol relative When only 0.25% had higher, total – levels. latter treatment, combination levels three organs examined group. therefore offers protection against cadmium-induced decrease total-and catfish, Clarias gariepinus.