This study investigates the seasonal diversity and abundance of phytoplankton in the Lower River Benue, influenced by various physicochemical parameters. The research was conducted over an 18-month period, from January 2020 to June 2021, across three sampling sites: Lau, Mayo-Ran...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4174
Aim: The present research aims to study the effects of Ancylostoma ceylanicum infection on lactate dehydrogenase activity in the tissues of Mesocricetus auratus. Methodology: In the current investigation, Ancylostoma ceylanicum, a hookworm was infected in the host, a hamster Meso...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4173
Introduction: Aedes vittatus is common throughout India and breeds in a variety of locations, including tree holes, cement tanks, rock pools, abandoned containers close to residential areas, and marsh pools. The invasive mosquito species Aedes vittatus has expanded its range acro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4172
Aim: Aim of this research was to investigate the role of Sacoglotts gabonensis on blood sugar, body weight and behavioural changes of mice exposed to artificial sweeteners. Study Design: A total of 16 female mice (mean weight 18.6±2.32g) divided into four groups were used in this...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4170
Spiders are members of the phylum Arthropoda, the largest phylum of animal groups in the world under the class Arachnida. Spiders are ubiquitous in distribution, invade almost every type of habitat, and are the most abundant invertebrate predators in terrestrial ecosystems. Nearl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4171
The research on impact of seasonal changes on avifauna diversity in Nguru Lake of Hadejia-Nguru Wetland was carried out in two different seasons for the period of six 6 months, from April to June (dry season) and July to September (wet season). The aim was to evaluate the impact...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4169
Aim: To evaluate the Inhibitory effect of aqueous extracts of Sacoglottis gabonensis on weight gain in Swiss mice exposed to aspartame. Study Design: The study was a completely randomized design employing relevant statistical tools for analysis and interpretation. Place and Dur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4168
Fish farming is often faced with high feed cost comprising approximately 60 to75% of total production costs; these causes decrease in profit margin for the fish farmers. An attempt to upsurge the profit is to minimize the cost of feed as minimal as possible. One way to do this is...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4167
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the purpose, usage, and side effects of the aluminium vessels used by participants. Methods: It is a survey-based study designed to check the extent of aluminium involvement in their lives and perception of awareness. The 12-item...
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Haemonchosis is a common disease in small ruminants caused by Haemonchus contortus, a blood sucking parasite. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Haemonchus contortus in small ruminants slaughtered at Talata Mafara Central Abattoir. A total of 381 faecal sampl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4165
Offor, V. O., Ufele, A. N., Ononye, B. U., Azaka, E. I., Ishar, C. O., Okafor, P. K. & Afoemezie, P. I.·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2024
This research sought to investigate the antilipidemic effect of ethanolic extract of Aloe barbadensis, Cymbopogon citratus leaves and its equal combination on induced-alloxan diabetic rat. Plants like Aloe barbadensis and Cymbopogon citratus are commonly used as home remedies for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4164
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a widespread endocrine disorder that leads to chronic hyperglycemia, posing significant health challenges globally. Effective management of blood glucose levels remains a critical goal in diabetes treatment. Recent studies have highlighted the p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i4163
The local guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) is native to Africa and belongs to the Gallinaceae family. A study was conducted among guinea fowl breeders in the urban commune of Madarounfa to determine the constraints of guinea fowl production in the area. Sixty (60) breeders were int...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i3162
An assessment of the specie composition and diversity of fish species from Qua Iboe River Estuary was carried out over a period of six months (March-August, 2019). A total of thirty - one (31) species representing seventeen (17) families were identified under the families Bothida...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i3161
The present study on fish diversity from Manawar Tawi, Rajouri (J&K) was carried out for the period of three months from September 2023 to November 2023. Fishes are very important from biodiversity point of view. Therefore, during the present survey, total six fish species be...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i3160