The Monthly Variations of Blood Glucose Level of Capoeta tinca Capoeta (Heckel, 1843) in Çoruh Basin-Oltu Stream

Authors: AYHAN YILDIRIM, MUSTAFA TÜRKMEN, İRFAN ALTUNTAŞ

Abstract: In this study, the monthly variation of blood glucose level of Capoeta tinca caught from in Çoruh Basin - Oltu Stream, between Augist 1995 and June 1996 was determined. It was determined that the average blood glucose level was 86.19±3.86 mg/dl in males and 83.58±3.77 mg/dl in females. The blood glucose level was highest (116.36±8.58 mg/dl) in April, and lowest (51.00±7.10 mg/dl) in June.

Keywords: Capoeta tinca, blood, glucose level, seasonal variation.

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