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Abundance and Seasonality of Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and Anuran Species in Selected Wetlands of Kogi State, Nigeria

G. U. Amana, J. C. Ozougwu, I. C. Okoye, C. A. Imakwu, O. P. Okeke, J. C. Ogbodo & J. Idakwo · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and anurans play vital role in the working of wetland ecosystems as they form its dynamic food web. This study was designed to determine the abundance and seasonality of Phytoplankton, Zooplankton and Anuran species in selected wetlands of Kogi State, N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i230111

Effect of the Dexamethasone and the Difenihidramiana on the Degranulation of the Eosinophilic Granular Cell of Tilapia

Luis Alberto Romano & Virgínia Fonseca Pedrosa · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between EGC degranulation in fish injected with formalin-killed Escherichia coli and the effect of dexamethasone, diphenhydramine supplied separately and before formalin-killed E. coli. We performed a quantitative analysis o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i230110

Occurrence of an Abdominal Leiomyosarcoma in the Cyprinus carpio: Optical and Immunohistochemical Study

Luis Alberto Romano & Virgínia Fonseca Pedrosa · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

A capsulated nodular neoplasm measuring 9 cm in diameter, located between the swim bladder and the kidney sample of Cyprinuscarpio, was in laboratory. The neoplasm had a solid consistency in one sector and very adherent to the capsule. Histopathological examination of the neoplas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i230109

Social Behavior of Sotalia Fluviatilis (Gervais & Deville, 1853) (Cetacea, Delphinidae), in the Northern Channel of the Amazon River, Amapá, Brazil

Artur Lagoia Fonseca de Miranda, A. S. Araújo & C. E. Costa-campos · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

Sotalia fluviatilis is known as “tucuxi” is endemic to the rivers of the Amazon basin, with aggregations of individuals at the mouths of rivers and canals, it is an almost endangered species and information about it is lacking in the state of Amapá. This study was aimed at monito...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i230108

Morphometry in Coronary Arteries of Beijupira (Rachycentron canadum) Fish with Tunics Hyperplasia

Virgínia Fonseca Pedrosa, Luis Alberto Romano, Roberto Ferreira Manghi, Carolina Notaro Barros, Fernando Leandro dos Santos & Emiko Shinozaki Mendes · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

Tunics hyperplasia of blood vessels can be quantified by a range of techniques that relate to modifications of area or thickness on histological sections. We studied hyperplasia of tunics of coronary arteries in a fish species, Rachycentron canadum for establishing the relationsh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i130107

Diversity and Abundance of Insects at the Campus of Higher Polytechnic Institute of Manica, Mozambique

António C. Manhice · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

The aim of this study was to assess insect diversity and abundance at the Campus of Higher Polytechnic Institute of Manica, Mozambique. Collection of insects was carried out by pitfall traps a long linear transects and sweep nets during 21 days of October 2019. Data were analyzed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i130106

Specimens of Aquatic Bird Deposited at Mosul Natural History Museum, Mosul, Iraq

Zohair I. F. Rahemo, Owayes M. Al-Hassani & Senan K. Abood · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

There are (11) aquatic Birds specimens deposited at Mosul natural history Museum, these belong to five orders namely: order Ciconiiformes, Phoenicopteriformes, Pelecaniformes, Anseriformes and Caradiformes. Ciconiformes include Ardea purpurea, Egretta garzetta, Ciconia ciconia, N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i130105

Philately’s Implications in Ecological Education via Romanian Thematic Joint Issues (V) - Regarding the 3rd Colaboration with WWF

Bogdan-Vasile Cioruța, Mirela Coman & Alexandru Leonard Pop · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

The collaboration of the Romanian postal administration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and its purely philatelic interpretations, was limited to the introduction in the postal circulation, starting with 1977, of philatelic issues aiming at the protection of various endangere...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i130103

Philately’s Implications in Ecological Education via Romanian Thematic Joint Issues (VI) - Regarding the 4th Collaboration with WWF

Bogdan-Vasile Cioruța & Alexandru Leonard Pop · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2021

The last philatelic issue made by the Romanian postal administration in collaboration with WWF, published at the end of 2006, is the main subject of this study. As we have become accustomed to, WWF's interests in conserving endangered species are becoming better defined. This tim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i130104

Status and Risk Factors Associated with Urinary Schistosomiasis among the Primary School Children in Some Communities of Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Nigeria

A. Y. Bala, Salau Shafa’ atu, H. M. Bandya, Mahmuda Aliyu & J. Suleiman · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2020

Urinary schistosomiasis among the primary school children remain among the major public health problems that affect cognitive domain of the pupils.  The present research was conducted to investigate the status and risk factors associated with urinary schistosomiasis among the com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2020/v3i430102

Atrophy and Muscular Fibrosis of Unknown Etiology during the Raising of Xiphophorus maculattus on an Ornamental Fish Farm

L. A. Romano, A. F. F. de Medeiros & V. F. Pedrosa · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2020

During the last two decades, the implementation of histochemical, immunohistochemical, electron microscopy, and recently developed molecular techniques has greatly contributed to our knowledge of skeletal muscle, both normal and sick. This article reports the presence of muscular...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2020/v3i430101

Malaria and Nutritional Status of Children in Anambra State, Nigeria

Okeke, Obiageli Panthe, Ononye, Benjamin Uzonna, Imakwu, Cyril Ali, Uzochukwu, Chukwuebuka Uzochukwu, Amana, Gabriel Unekwu, Udeh, Nwabundo Peace, Aniekwe, Maduabuchi Isaac, Eyo, Joseph Effiong & Okafor, Fabian Chukwuemenam · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2020

Malaria is a major cause of morbidity especially in children less than five years of age. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between malaria infection and nutritional status of some purposely selected children aged 0–36 months from hospitals in Anambra State,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2020/v3i430100

Review on the Bio-insecticidal Properties of Some Plant Secondary Metabolites: Types, Formulations, Modes of Action, Advantages and Limitations

Ukoroije, Rosemary Boate & Otayor, Richard Abalis · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2020

Bio-pesticides are biological derived agents that are usually applied in a manner similar to synthetic pesticides but achieve pest management in an environmental friendly way. Bioinsecticides have the advantages of been reportedly eco-friendly both to man and the environment, are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2020/v3i430099

Investigation on Some Biological Aspects of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L. 1758) from Khashm El-Girba Fish Market, Sudan: Length Weight Relationship, Condition Factor and Sex Ratio

Mutasim Yousif Mohamed Abdalla, Ahmed Abu Zaid Ahmed & Moatez Mohammed Elhassan · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2020

The present study was carried out to investigate some aspects of the biology of Oreochromis niloticus, it has ecological and economic importance, found in Khashm El-Girba market; here, we describe the length-weight relationships, condition factors and sex ratio of O. niloticus.  ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2020/v3i430098

Evaluation of Enzymatic Activity in the Transformation of Nectar into Honey in Indigenous Rockbee, Apis dorsata F.

M. V. Balasubramanyam · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2020

Enzymes form integral part and play decisive role in biological Systems and metabolic network. The present studies delve on the role of enzymes viz., invertase, amylase, glucose oxidase and catalase in nectar-honey transformation during May 2019 to April 2020. Data on enzymatic a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2020/v3i430096