Invasive species have been known for a long time in science. Such species are called invasive because they tend to harm native ecosystems and organisms. Invasive species being less demanding, less predators, hardy nature and high reproduction rates have a negative impact on nativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3211
Munger district in Bihar is home to the Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary that supports diverse flora and fauna, including hot springs, and a variety of wild animal and bird species. The red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer; Linnaeus, 1766) is described as Least Concern in IUCN Red lis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3209
Ogogoro is deeply intertwined with Nigerian culture and traditions, often consumed during social gatherings, celebrations, and rituals. This traditional drink is produced by fermenting palm wine and subsequently distilling the fermented liquid. While Ogogoro plays a vital role in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3208
The shrimp Macrobrachium vollenhovenii has great potential for aquaculture in Côte d'Ivoire. For a better understanding of the effect of temperature and salinity on larval culture in the process of its domestication, three temperatures (26°C, 28°C, and 30°C) and their combined ef...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3207
Aim: Edible aquatic organisms are a major source of protein among several individuals in Nigeria; therefore, a study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites, proximate and heavy metal analysis of Lutjanus campechanus, Mugil cephalus and Callinectes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3206
Background: Columnaris, Aeromonas infestations and Vibriosis, are considered highly prevalent bacterial infections. A. salmonicida is considered a facultatively anaerobic Gram-negative bacterium. The valuation of conservation status of Emerita has specifically challenging owed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3205
Heavy metals pose a threat to the environment and living organisms because they are highly toxic, cannot be broken down by natural processes, bioaccumulates and biomagnifies in the food chain and can damage organs and disrupt vital biological functions even at extremely low conce...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3204
Background: The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a widely distributed and well-studied urban passerine, adapted to a range of environments from rural farmlands to densely populated cities across the globe. Aims: The present study document and analyse the occurrence of plumage...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3203
Aniefuna C. O., Nwankwo E. N., Ogbuefi E. O., Chukwudike C.O., Mbelede, K.C., Ikpeze O.O., Ononye B.U., Ifejika C.C. & Obasi C.C.·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2025
Aedes aegypti mosquito is a notorious vector which transmits various diseases in Nigeria especially yellow fever virus. To that regards, the need to control the vector is not only crucial but urgent. Therefore the effect of varying concentrations of Ocimum gratissimum leaf-oil ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3202
Diplopylidium alii n. sp. belonging to order Dilepididea is described from Felis domesticus collected from Tal. Jalna of Jalna district, M.S. India. The collected cestodes were flattened and preserved in formalin. The preserved worms were stained with Harris haematoxylene, dehydr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3201
The increasing global temperatures driven by climate change have significant implications for freshwater ecosystems, particularly impacting the reproductive physiology and spawning success of indigenous riverine fish species. This study investigates how rising water temperatures...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2198
This study examines the potential of fermented plant-based proteins as sustainable alternatives to fishmeal in aquafeeds for Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia), focusing on growth performance, immune function, and modulation of gut microbiota .A controlled 8-week feeding trial...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2199
Microplastic pollution has emerged as a significant ecological threat in freshwater ecosystems, yet its biological impacts on aquatic fauna remain underexplored. This study aimed to assess microplastic bioaccumulation and associated histopathological alterations in three economic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3200
Aims: The aim of this study is to identify the sites of occurrence of the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) in Ajmer and its surrounding areas, which possess ecological features conducive to the species' presence. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Aravalli hi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2197
Scarcity and high cost of fishmeal (FM) which is the main source of animal protein in fish feed have continued to challenge the aquaculture industry. This study therefore assessed the potentials of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal and moringa leaf (Moringa oleife...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2194