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
This study investigates the impact of varying water temperatures (30°C, 33°C, and 36°C) on the growth performance and muscle tissue histopathology of Catla catla, an economically important Indian major carp. Over a 30-day period, specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2193
The experiment was conducted at the Entomology Laboratory of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University to understand the efficacy of different insecticidal combinations with wetting agents against the nymphs and the adults of devastating mango mealybug. The treatments consisted of T1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2192
El-Shamy E. Abd El-ghfar, Mahmoud K. Abada, Hassan, A. A. Gad El-Kareem, Mohamed M.A.H. El-balasy & Asmaa M. Nagah·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2025
The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a major pest damaging common bean crops worldwide. This study was conducted to monitor the population dynamics of T. urticae on four common bean cultivars (Bronko, Giza-6, Valentino, and Nebraska) during 2023 and 2024 grow...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2190
This study ascertained the biochemical state of the African catfish, Clarias heterobronchus, from the Oloibiri and Warri rivers in Nigeria's Niger Delta, both of which have been exposed to crude oil spills for 50 years. Fish samples (n=10 each) were obtained from the two rivers a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2191
In order to maintain soil fertility and quality, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem processes, the population and diversity of soil organisms are crucial. This study was carried out at the Arboretum of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, and examined the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2189
In the natural world, animals frequently face food scarcity due to fluctuating environmental conditions. To endure such challenges, they have evolved sophisticated biological mechanisms, with calorie restriction (CR) emerging as a vital adaptive strategy. It involves reduced calo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2188
Aims: The widespread use of Profenofos, an organophosphate pesticide, in agriculture, has raised concerns about its ecotoxicological effects on aquatic ecosystems. This study investigates the impact of Profenofos on the gill morphology of Channa gachua, a freshwater fish species,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1187