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Habitat-related variation in daily activity patterns of Boutourlini’s blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis boutourlinii) in Saja Forest, Kafa Biosphere Reserve, Southwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Activity budgets provide insights into how primates respond to habitat variation. Through behavioural flexibility, primates, including blue monkeys, can …
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Biochemical and Hsp70 gene expression changes in Apis mellifera workers following water and food deprivation
BACKGROUND: Resource scarcity poses a real challenge to living organisms. The present study aimed to understand the implications of water …
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Exploring shape diversity and sexual dimorphism in two populations of Nigma conducens through geometric morphometrics
BACKGROUND: Spiders are highly adaptable hunters found in nearly all terrestrial ecosystems and play an important role in biological control …
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Anatomy, histology, and morphology of fish gills in relation to feeding habits: a comparative review of marine and freshwater species
This systematic review highlights the similarities and variations in gill morphology, histology, and anatomical structure between differing fish species. The …
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Scanning electron microscopy, morphometric and energy dispersive X-Ray analysis of cephalothoracic structures exploring defensive and sensory features in kuruma shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus Spence Bate, 1888)
BACKGROUND: Kuruma shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus) is a commercially important crustacean and a valuable global food source. This study employed scanning …
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Rodents of Bahir Dar Blue Nile River Millennium Park, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Rodents are mammals of the order Rodentia, which are found in all continents except Antarctica. They are the most …
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Human-De Brazza’s monkey conflict in Kafa Biosphere Reserve, Kafa Zone South West, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is any interaction between humans and wildlife that arises when wildlife necessities encroach on those of …
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Multiple-biomarker approach in the assessment of bisphenol A effect on the grooved carpet clam Ruditapes decussatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
BACKGROUND: Bisphenol A (BPA), a plastic additive monomer, is among the most highly produced chemicals worldwide, and is broadly used …
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Biological aspects of the lingual papillae of the Arab Zebu cattle: a new perspicuity of its chad ecological adaptations
BACKGROUND: Our research is the first to explore the ultrastructural features of the lingual papillary system of Arab Zebu cattle, …
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Diet of Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas, Schreber, 1775), impacts on livelihood and perceptions of farmers in Konasa Pulasa community conserved forest, omo valley of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Livestock depredation by the black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) occurs widely across Africa. The study on human-jackal conflict is important …
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Exploring the morphological dynamics of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linn. 1758) in Victoria Nile as depicted from geometric morphometrics
BACKGROUND: Various anthropogenic activities continue to threaten the fish biodiversity of the East African water bodies such as the Victoria …
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Reproductive studies on the carpet clam Paphia textile (Paratapes textilis) (Gmelin 1791) (Family: Veneridae): a guide of aquaculture management along the Egyptian coasts of the Red Sea and Suez Canal
BACKGROUND: Most aquatic biota's reproductive biology and life cycle are essential to the sustainable management and development of coastal ecosystems …
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The gametogenic cycle and spawning of the short-necked clam, Paphia undulata Born, 1778 (Bivalvia: Veneridae) from Timsah Lake, Suez Canal, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Paphia undulata, The Short-Necked Clam, is an edible marine bivalve that is consumed internationally and locally in Egypt. Overfishing …
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Evaluation of freshwater heavy metals accumulation effect on oxidative stress, Metallothionein biosynthesis and histopathology of Procambarus clarkii (Girard,1985) collected from three locations in the Delta region, Egypt
BACKGROUND: In this study, the effect of heavy metals accumulation influence was evaluated on adult crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Decapoda, Astacidea) …
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Heart ventricles of the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius): new insights from sectional anatomy, 3D computed tomography, and morphometry
Abstract Background Dromedary camel heart morphology is a crucial research topic with clinical applications. The study aims to understand the …
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Diversity and abundance of birds in dumpsites of Afar region, Ethiopia: implication for conservation
BACKGROUND: Dumpsites play key role in conservation of birds. A study was conducted to assess the diversity and abundance of …
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Comparison of bird assemblage structures and diversity patterns between seasons among two Ethiopian wetlands
Wetlands are significant habitats for bird populations, and knowledge of the diversity and other ecological aspects of bird species contribute …
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Anatomical, histochemical, and immunohistochemical observations on the gastrointestinal tract of Gallinula chloropus (Aves: Rallidae)
Abstract Background Gallinula chloropus (Linnaeus, 1758) is a wild aquatic omnivorous bird characterized by a marked resistance to harsh environmental …
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Morphological and morphometric studies on the axial skeleton of the sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii gratus)
BACKGROUND: Anatomical features of the skeleton of wild animals contribute largely to their adaptation. A dearth of information on the …
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Human-wildlife conflict and community perceptions towards wildlife conservation in and around Wof-Washa Natural State Forest, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is forecasted to increase globally in the vicinity of protected areas and covers various dimensions. It …