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
Aims: Aedes aegypti is a widely distributed mosquito and the primary vector of several arboviral diseases attracting major global health concerns. This laboratory study accessed the ovicidal and larvicidal activities of n-hexane extract of Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack leaves on e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i230136
Painted stork (Mycteria leucocephela) is a large resident wetland bird of stork family- Ciconidae and has been categorized as near threatened. A new nesting colony of wild Painted stork, breeding along with Lesser (Leptoptilos javanicus) and Greater Adjutant stork (Leptoptilos du...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i230134
Vernonia amygdalina has recently been linked to insecticidal and pesticidal properties that could replace the harmful agrochemical pesticide usage around the aquatic environment and to aquatic inhibitors such as fish. This study aimed to determine the effect of sub-lethal concent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i230132
Malaria is still a major contributor to high rate of the global infectious disease–related mortality and morbidity due to its marked effects and alteration on the haematological parameters of infected individuals. This study was conducted to determine the following: prevalence an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i230131
The population status, feeding behaviour and habitat preference of the helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) were investigated in this research. The period of carrying out the research comprised from january to october, of 2021. The line transect method was used to collect data...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i130130
Aims: The prime objective of this study is to determine the taxonomic composition of the zooplankton fauna of Esa-Odo Reservoir in Osun State and determine the spatial (horizontal and vertical) and seasonal variations in the composition, distribution abundance, and community stru...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i130129
The Nilgai antelope is a large bovid free-ranching in 17 Indian states and 31 districts of Bihar, India. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and while there are major populations in northern India. The government of many Indian states have declared this mammal (Nilgai) as ve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i130128