Species composition, length-weight relationship and condition factor of shrimps landed at Choba Jetty, New Calabar River, Rivers State
Isaac, O.1 and Komi, G. W.1*Nutritious commercially important shrimps abound in Nigerian waters, albeit proper management is needed for sustainability. Determining the composition, length-weight relationship and condition factor will guide shrimp management in the New Calaba...
Common parasites in domestic water sources in students’ hostels at Ishieke, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Okoh, F. N.1*, Odikamnoro, O. O.2, Uwa, B. N.2, Uhuo, C. A.2, Eze G. C.2, Ikeh I. M.3The provision of clean and safe water is crucial for public health, particularly in densely populated areas like student hostels. This study was to determine the common parasites in domestic water sources used by students in hostels at Ishieke, Eb...
Shell morphology and radula structures of Giant African Land Snail species, Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822 and Achatina reticulata Pfeiffer 1845 (Gastropoda: Achatinidae) in Southwest Nigeria
Odaibo, A. B.1* , Olayinka, S. O.1 and Oso, O. G.1The shells of edible land snails are very diverse, exhibiting variations in shape, number of body whorls and banding patterns that are useful in the identification of species. This study describes the shell morphometrics and radula structures of t...
Phenotypic plasticity of Sarotherodon galilaeus (Linnaeus, 1978) obtained from the Aiba, Eko-Ende and Asejire Reservoirs in Southwestern Nigeria
Oladimeji, T. E.1* Oyewale, O. T1. and Afolabi, O.2Fish often exhibit phenotypic plasticity by adapting their morphological traits to changing environments. In this study, the phenotypic plasticity of Sarotherodon galilaeus from three reservoirs (Aiba, Eko-Ende, and Asejire) in Southweste...
Biochemical and histological effect of cigarette smoke on vital organs of Rattus norvegicus (Wistar rat) from Agbor, Delta State
Okoh E. U.1* and Ashikadi C. I. 2Cigarette and tobacco-related diseases are major global health concerns, contributing to 35% of all cancer deaths. This study was aimed to assess the impact of cigarette smoke on Wistar rats. Twenty male rats of varying ages (2, 4, and 7 months) a...
Anopheles gambiae s.l. Susceptibility Status to New Generation Insecticides (Chlorfenapyr and Clothianidin) in Selected Local Government Areas of Kebbi State, Nigeria
Bunza, M. D. A.1*, Sanyinna, Y. M.2,3 , Oduola, A.4, Inyama, P.4, Samdi, L.4, Mada, N. S.5, Izuafa, A.1, Yari, M. A.1, Danjuma, J. B.6, Koko, J. D.1 and Besse, M. B.1Female Anopheles mosquitoes are the vectors of Plasmodium parasites that cause malaria, which is responsible for the highest infant and maternal mortality, especially among pregnant mothers globally. However, the vectors have bee...
Diversity and parasitic infections of tree frogs in the high conservation value area of Okomu Oil Palm Plantation, Edo State, Nigeria
Agbosua, E.1 and Aisien, M. S. O.1Agricultural land use is one of the drivers of amphibian decline and it also impacts on the severity of amphibian parasitism. As part of our investigations of the effect of land use on biodiversity and parasitism, we studied the helminth parasitic...
Prevalence and associated risk factors of gastrointestinal parasitic infection among primary school children in Kazaure Local Government Area, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Mubarak, S.1, Eberemu, N. C.2* and Auta, T.2Intestinal parasitic infection in school-aged children is a major public health concern in developing countries, especially those in rural areas. The study determined the prevalence and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasitic infections among p...