This study investigated the influence of habitat chemical characteristics on Aedes mosquito breeding preferences and larval survivability in natural environments of Kalahandi, Odisha, through bi-monthly larval collections conducted between June and September 2025. A total of 1,12...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4226
Organophosphate pesticides (OPPs) are among the most widely applied agrochemicals globally, yet their persistence and toxicity raise major concerns for both environmental and human health. This study investigates the acute and chronic toxic effects of four major organophosphate p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4225
A new spider species Storenomorpha raghavai has been recorded for the first time in the Kulharighat forest region, Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh. This species belongs the family Zodariidae. This is the first Genus Storenomorpha Simon, 1884, species and Family which have been...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4224
The fish's internal cavity contains a flexible-walled sac filled with gas called the gas bladder, which fills the space created by the vacuum created between the dorsal and ventral portions of the body cavity. The aim of the study is to comparative analysis of the swim bladder of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4223
Snake venom, a complex mixture of bioactive molecules evolved for predation and defence, has captivated researchers for its diverse pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential. This review comprehensively examines the composition, mechanisms of action, clinical manifesta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4222
Aims: To monitor accumulated chromium in the flesh of the fingerlings of common carp following a chronic exposure to two sublethal concentrations of chromium, with and without supplementation of dietary ascorbic acid. Also, to check depuration in chromium free water for 14 days....
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4221
Prawns are a highly demanded seafood commodity both in domestic and international markets due to their nutritional value and unique taste. Biochemical composition of whole muscle tissue of prawn belonging to five species of Penaeid Prawns, viz. Penaeus monodon, Penaeus semisulca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4220
Aims: To introduce medically important protozoa through Medical protozoology for beginners Discussion: Protozoan diseases are still major global health problem which affect both humans and animals, especially in poverty tropical and subtropical regions. Malaria, African trypanoso...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4219
Chickens are of major cultural and economic importance in rural Nigerian communities, serving as a source of animal protein and household income. However, their productivity is often limited by ectoparasitic infestations that compromise health, welfare, and market value. A prelim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4218
Rishu Raj, Mayank Singh, MD Shahbaz, Mohammad Masroor Zafar, Abhishek, Ambrish Kumar Mall & Shahla Yasmin·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2025
This paper presents the list of insects found during the 15-day faunal assessment survey of the Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS), Bihar. In total, 112 species of insects were documented. A preliminary checklist has been prepared that provides baseline information for biodiversi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4217
Pregnant women in resource-scarce countries are vulnerable to helminthic infestations. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of soil-transmitted helminthes (STHs) infections among pregnant women in Onitsha Metropolis. A cross-se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4216
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by protozoan parasite belonging to the genus Plasmodium. Children less than five years old are one of the most vulnerable groups affected by the disease. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and intensity of malaria a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3214
The quest to elucidate the origin of life has given rise to numerous models that explore prebiotic chemistry, cellular compartmentalization, and protometabolism. Among these, the Jeewanu model—first introduced by Krishna Bahadur in the 1960s—presents a unique photochemically driv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3213
Afoemezie, Philippa Ifeyinwa, Ufele-Obiesie, Angela Nwogor, Chinedu-Ndukwe, Peace A., Ugwuowo, Leonard Chidi, Nwadike, Chidiogo Comfort, Nnatuanya, Ifebunandu Okwudilichukwu, Okeke, Obiageli Anthonia, Udeh, Nwabundo Peace & Akwuaka, PriscaMary Chinasaram·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2025
Aims: To determine the effects of different inclusion levels of various parts of Costus afer on the growth performance of broilers. Study Design: The study employed a 3 x 4 factorial design consisting of three plant parts of Costus afer (leaf meal, stem meal and leaf + stem meal)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3212
Cadmium (Cd), a highly poisonous and non-essential heavy metal, is a severe danger to freshwater ecosystems because of its persistence and bioaccumulation. Cd enters aquatic systems by industrial effluents, agricultural discharge, and urban runoff, accumulating in fish organs suc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3210