Acanthocepola abbreviate Valenciennes, 1835 is an uncommon fish from Family Cepolidae, Order Perciformes. Its distribution is common in the China Sea at depths of 20-200 m and for the first time recorded in the Pakistani water. Four specimens ranging size 26 to 37 cm collected from 2017 to 2020 in...

In conditions of high competition, it is not enough for manufacturers to produce products that meet regulatory requirements. It is necessary to increase the product range and to offer new, original products from the consumer's point of view. The article considers the possibility of using such a...

Examination of museum collections of cyclophyllidean cestodes (families Paruterinidae and Davaineidae) from the Australian bustard, Ardeotis australis (Gray) (Aves: Gruiformes), revealed the presence of five species not previously reported from Australia: Ascometra vestita Cholodkovsky, 1912 ...

The aquatic and terrestrial clades of species of Trypanosoma could provide insight into the evolutionary history of the genus, as well as complementary information for biomedical studies of medically and economically important species of Trypanosoma. The ecological interactions and phylogeny of...

The skeletal integrity of chickens is an important area of research and detailed measures are needed to better understand the influence of experimental manipulation on bone health. The objective of this experiment was to compare 2 methods to measure the superficial tibiotarsus (tibia) morphology of ...

The study aimed to reveal the similarities and differences of the tongue of the merlin with other bird species. Merlin is the smallest bird of the Falconidae family and lives in America, the northern regions of Europe and Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Since these species don't have...

The rumen is a complex organ that is critical for its host to convert low-quality feedstuffs into energy. The conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to volatile fatty acids and other end products is primarily driven by the rumen microbiome and its interaction with the host. Importantly, the rumen is ...

Two new species of apple snails are described, Pomacea penai sp. nov. and Pomacea reevei sp. nov. that are used as food resources in Peruvian Amazonia. We used anatomical and conchological features to diagnose these two species. Pomacea penai sp. nov. is characterized by a highly variable shell...

Identification of sex in the sea urchin, Paracentrotus lividus, has thus far been achieved through gamete analysis, often using lethal, stressful and generally invasive methods. In this study, we developed a noninvasive technique to identify the sex of P. lividus based on the secondary sexual...

Octopus vulgaris, often called the common octopus, represents a cephalopod of the order of octopods; it's genuinely appreciated by humans and has long been a part of the coastal population's diet. Besides, it plays an interesting economic role in the area. Therefore, it seems essential to identify...