The rapidly expanding aquaculture sector of the worldwide fisheries industry is mostly due to fish feed. Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are good for fish health and growth, are mostly found in fish oil. However, the cost of fish oil is increasing while its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1101
Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke & Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2022
Certain poisons speed-up the rate of decomposition of carcasses, and this has become a cause of concern to embalmers because of the difficulty in embalming such carcasses. Therefore, a suitable modern embalming method has been discussed in this study in order to abate, slow and e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i4100
Aim: Aedes aegypti is the principal vector of Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika. The burden of these diseases is typically highest in tropical and subtropical areas, affecting the most impoverished populations. This laboratory study accessed the larvicidal and pupicidal activities of eth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i499
This study used static bioassay to evaluate oxidative and genotoxic effect caused by ethanolic extract of A. philoxeroides in the liver of C. gariepinus as well as the Histopathological damages caused by the extract on the liver, gills and intestine of the fish. LC50 of the ethan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i498
Spodoptera litura, commonly knows as cotton leafworm, is a serious polyphagous pest causing damage to more than 150 species of host plants and it is distributed throughout the tropical and sub- tropical regions of the world including India, Japan, China and South East Asia. The c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i497
The survey and consumption methods of edible forest insects was investigated within a period of eight months. Information on respondents’ demography, availability, harvesting methods and uses was collected using questionnaire and field survey. Data generated was analysed using fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i496
Aim: Spiders require all environments in which they can survive, and they are regarded as a helpful indicator of the overall species richness and health of terrestrial communities. They are particularly sensitive to natural world disturbances. As a result, the current study was c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i495
G. U. Amana, J. C. Ozougwu, J. Idakwo, C. A. Imakwu, O. P. Okeke, C. U. Uzochukwu, J. U. Kadiri & J. T. Haruna·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2022
This study was focused on the determination of mosquito genera at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, North Central Nigeria. Mosquitoes were collected for four weeks (4) on a weekly basis indoors at dawn from the female hostel of Prince Abubakar Audu University,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i494
Plexippus petersi, common jump/zebra spider of Chennai households, belongs to the family of Salticidae. Though spinning of a web is considered to be an inbuilt feature of almost all the spiders, certain spiders do not spin typical webs, and Plexippus petersi is one of them. The p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i493
Background: Our life relies on our ability to use all sorts of materials, like trace elements, in the world for our needs. The using of heavy metals has greatly contributed to the comfort of our everyday lives. Blood is directly affected by poisoning when such metals are inhaled...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i330142
Aims: Pond-based carp production in the Purulia district in West Bengal, India is confronted with several challenges. This study aimed to establish an alternative semi-intensive carp production method for the district by addressing an endemic challenge i.e. recruitment of O. moss...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i330141
Malaria in pregnancy is a major public health problem in endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa. It is a major contributor to adverse maternal and perinatal outcome. This work was carried out to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria among pregnant women at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i330140
The present study was carryout to review the antigens of three (3) medically important Schistosomes namely: Schistosoma mansoni, S. haematobium, and S. japonicum. The parasites-host relationship, the antigens, the species that produce the antigens, and the functions of the antige...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i330139
The escalating trend of illegal trade on wildlife and wildlife products is a serious threat to existence of wildlife globally. Effective enforcement of laws to contain this requires accurate identification of the seizures which is often difficult due to fake lookalike articles. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i330138
Olajumoke, M. Oladimeji, Sylvester, S. Ogbogu, Hilary, C. Umeokeke, Olusola, O. Ogunfeitimi & Nnamdi, H. Amaeze·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2022
Industrial activities and urbanization in developing countries have gradually led to the deterioration of the environment in recent years. Large quantities of wastewater effluent are inadequately treated or untreated before discharge into receiving waterbodies, resulting in envir...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i230137