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Abundance and Diversity of Leaf Litter and Subsoil Arthropods in Four Different Sites of Three Agroecological Zones of Northwest Part of Bangladesh

Shah H. A. Mahdi, Asia Sarker, Md. Nasir Uddin, Istiak Mahfuz & Md. Abdur Rahim · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Leaf litter and subsoil arthropods are biotic factors of an ecosystem that play a significant role in nutrient cycling between soil and vegetation. The present study aimed to explore the abundance and diversity of leaf litter and subsoil arthropods in four different sites of thre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4128

Nesting Resource Partitioning of Four Species (Acridotheres tristis, Acridotheres ginginianus, Sturnia pagodarum and Gracupica contra) of Sturnidae Family in Peri-Urban Region of Ajmer City, Rajasthan, India

Shakshi, Rounak Choudhary, Vivek Sharma, Subroto Dutta & Subhash Chandra · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Aims: The study aims to study the resource partitioning and nesting behaviour in four species namely Common Myna, Bank Myna, Brahminy Starling, and Asian Pied Starling nesting in human settlements. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted from January 2022 to July 202...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4127

Effect of Foeniculum vulgare Mingled Diet upon Growth, Reproduction and Spawning Performance of Guppy Fish

Mamoona Kiran Zareen, Muhammad Sultan Haider, Nasim Akhtar, Sadia Fatima & Adeela Hassan · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Naturally breeding fish cannot meet the demand of humans. So induced breeding is essential to fulfill this demand. Induced breeding ensures a timely supply of fish seeds having desired characteristics and different techniques can be used for this purpose. In this perspective synt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4126

New Species of Genus Eimeria (Eimeria tarabaie) in Broiler Chicken from Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India

Bhimrao N. Jadhav · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Chicken coccidiosis causes huge economic losses in the poultry industry. Genus Eimeria from phylum Apicomplexa shows extensive damage in the poultry industry. In our investigation, ten species of Eimeria were recorded among seven that were previously recorded from various parts o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4125

Dose-Response Relationship and Histo-morphological Alterations on Oreochromis niloticus Juveniles Following Exposure to Ethanolic Extract of Latana camara

U. U. George, A. J. Otoh, O. O. Ajayi & I. E. George · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Aim: This research intends to evaluate the toxicity of latana camara and ascertain if it can be useful as a plant-based additive in the formulation of fish feed. Study Design: The study was conducted using two replicate (Batch A and B) for 96 hours under controlled laboratory con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4124

Growth and Reproduction Rate of Eisenia fetida, using Lagerstroemia speciosa and Waste Disposable Face Masks to Test the NPK Level of the Compost

R. Keerthana, S. Pavithran, G. Ganesan & P. S. Sujatha · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

The main objective of the study is to estimate the NPK produced in the waste disposable of a Face Mask (FM) is decomposed with a medicinal plant Lagerstroemia speciosa (LS). The experimental design consists of 5 groups; each group contains yard soil, cow dung, and coir pith as co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4121

Diversity, Abundance, and Distribution of Anurans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abdul Majid, Soneela Azim, Kamran Nawaz & Siraj U Din · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Aims: This paper presents a comprehensive study of the Anuran fauna of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, which was conducted across nine districts.  After the collection and identification of specimens from the study area, their diversity, relative abundance (RA), and distribution (C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4122

Growth Rate and Biochemical Traits of Broiler Chicks as Affected by Commercial Diet Density, Seed Supplementation of Lagerstroemia speciosa and Nigella sativa

N. Nivetha, S. Pavithran, G. Ganesan, M. Karthik & P. S. Sujatha · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

The present investigation aimed to investigate the effects of dietary seed supplementation on broiler chicks' ability to grow and biochemical properties that are impacted by commercial feed density and seed supplementation of Lagerstroemia speciosa. The research was carried out a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4120

Heavy Metal Assessment in Sediments of Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South, Nigeria

Auquo Peter Asuquo, I. I. Akpan, N. O. Abiaobo & U. U. George · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Heavy metal assessment in Sediments from Qua Iboe River Estuary, South-South, Nigeria was steered between January, 2022 and December, 2022 with the goal of understanding the route sources of heavy metal concentration within the system. Sediment samples were collected monthly from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4119

Freshwater Lobster (Cherax quadricarinatus) Cultivation in Cangkuang District, Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia: A Case Study

Yuli Andriani, Rusky I. Pratama & Putri Widyanti Harlina · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

The fisheries sector presents significant economic opportunities for enhancing income and contributing to regional development. Bandung Regency, known for its abundant fishery resources, has emerged as a key player in this sector. Among the various fishery commodities, freshwater...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4118

Changes in Some Haematological Parameters of Two Breeds of Chicken Inoculated with Eimeria Oocyst

C. Chisom Ekezie, E. Angus Onyido, O. Miriam Iwueze & C. Ann Umeh · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Coccidian parasites, especially those in the genus Eimeria, are intestinal parasites common in poultry. They cause coccidiosis in infected birds. The effect of the parasites on the haematology of infected chickens was studied using broilers and white-leghorns. A total of 30 day-o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4116

Feeding Management for Vannamei Shrimp Growth (Litopenaeus vannamei) at the Brackish Water and Marine Fisheries Technical Service Unit in the Southern Region of West Java, Indonesia

Yuli Andriani & Rusky I. Pratama · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Feed management plays a crucial role in the growth of Vannamei shrimp and greatly influences aquaculture activities. The aim of this field work practice is to equip students with practical skills and knowledge in the field of Vannamei shrimp production and feed management at the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i3115

Proximate Composition and Consumption Constraints of Edible Forest Insects in Three Local Government Areas of Cross River State, Nigeria

A. O. Alobi, O. I. Ovat & K. E. Ovat · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2023

Proximate composition and consumption constraints of edible forest insects was studied within ten months. Data on protein, lipid, carbohydrate, crude fibre and moisture contents was obtained by collecting insect’s samples from forest and households in Akamkpa, Obubra and Ogoja in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i3114