Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
In the original version of this article (Assefa & Chelmala, 2019), published on 5 September 2019, there was 1 incorrect author name.
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundDistribution and diversity of rodents vary across habitats due to different environmental factors. An ecological comparative study on diversity and abundance of rodents was conducted in Kafta-Sheraro National Park and its nearby villages from August 2017 to April 2018.Materials and methodsModified and natural habitats were randomly select...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common endocrinal diseases characterized by hyperglycemia and altered metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins with an increased risk of many complications. Bioactive drugs extracted from natural sources had been used in a wide range of treatment for many diseases. This work aimed to inve...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundInteraction of microinvertebrates with mosquito in freshwater ecosystem ultimately provides the mosquito larvae with diverse resources to prey on and serves as competitors or predators. The trophic ecology and productivity of mosquito larvae in rock pool habitats are paramount to modelling and predicting adult mosquito abundance and ultim...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundForensic entomology is an increasing area of research, focuses on the violent crime, and deals with the necrophagous-feeding insects that typically decompose carcasses. The present study aimed to update the baseline data of the decay process and its associated successive waves of necrophagous flies on rabbits placed in an urban city (Cair...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundInsecticide resistance is the major threat in pest control management. Formulation with silver nanoparticle can be used as an alternative method to overcome these problems. Nanoparticles can provide a cheap and reliable source against Tribolium castaneum. The primary aim of our study is to compare the insecticidal efficacy of nanoparticle...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundRoundup Ready became the most cultivated genetically modified (GM) crop in the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a diet containing GM soybean meal (RUR) on male and female Wistar rats. The body weights, food consumption, hematology, serum biochemistry, organ weight, and histopathological examination were compared...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundSerious damage of red palm weevil to date palm encourages its control by various measures. The present work was carried out to investigate the effects of some insecticides of different categories (Pyriproxyfen, Neemazal, and Spinetoram) on the activities of phosphatases (acid phosphatase; ACP, alkaline phosphatase; ALP) and transaminases ...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundSardine Amblygaster clupeoides is a reef-associated oceanic species having long-standing socioeconomic and ecological importance along the coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh, but less is known about the morphometric variability of the species. To uncover this, morphometric variability of A. clupeoides based on truss network technique was ...
Published in The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
BackgroundMarine animals are suspected to hold keys to counter several life-threatening diseases. Despite its vast biodiversity, the marine ecosystem is relatively unexplored for its therapeutic potential. This study was particularly aimed at finding a potent molecule against thrombosis from the coelomic fluid of a sea star (SCF). SCF is a reservoi...
