In Bivalves, shell shape descriptors (in particular, elongation E, dissymmetry D, ventral convexity K) are considered functionally-relevant parameters, each of them likely being exposed to specific selective pressures, according to environmental conditions. Indeed, previous inves...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2018/v1i1262
The study was conducted to investigate the mixture of Alangium salvifolium extracts with distinguished organic solvents which were generally used to screen for antibacterial activity against Macrococcus brunensis, Bordetella hinzii, Morganella morganii, Salmonella bongori, Klebsi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2018/v1i1259
This was the first study in Yemen, and Gulf of Aden aims to investigate the marine organisms in ballast water and sediments, and gives baseline information defines the zooplankton, phytoplankton and invertebrates, associated fuel tankers. Samples from Ballast water were taken fro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2018/v1i1254
The study evaluated the fish community assemblage in the sections of the Subri river, the Ankobra river, and the “galamsey” pond within the Prestea community as impacted by alluvial mining activities. Gill nets of length 10 m and mesh size 1.27 cm were used to trap fish of averag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2018/v1i1249
This study was conducted in the year 2016 to determine the heavy metal concentrations in whole fish (Clarias gariepinus) samples and water obtained from some selected Dams (Ajiwa, Zobe and Dannakola) in Katsina state Nigeria. The objectives were mainly to detect the presence of h...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2018/v1i1241