Research Article

Physiological and Neurobehavioral Disturbances Induced by Al2O3 Nanoparticle Intoxication in Nile Tilapia Fish: Benefits of Dietary Chamomile Essential Oil

Table 3

Behavior of O. niloticus exposed to different ALNP concentrations for 96 h.

BehaviorExperimental groups (ALNPs (mg/L))
Control (0)10204080160

Gulping of air++++++++++++
Distress respiration++++++++++++
Sluggish motion++++++++
Abnormal swimming+++++++++
Hyperventilation++++++++++

-: none; +: mild; ++: moderate; +++: strong; ++++: very strong.