The Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) in Common Carp

Authors

Phydee John Heng, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard O. Kellems, Brigham Young University

Keywords

polychlorinated biphenyl, PCB, common carp, Cyprinus carpio

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) were first introduced into Utah Lake in 1881 with large numbers being imported between 1881 and 1903. Common carp ages 2+ years have an estimated population of 5.9 million in Utah Lake . A risk assessment, based on four categories of effects (i.e., predation, competition, abundance, habitat destruction), ranked common carp as the nonnative species with the highest potential for conflict with June Sucker recovery .

Recommended Citation

Heng, Phydee John and Kellems, Dr. Richard O. (2013) "The Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) in Common Carp," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1556.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1556