Comparative assessment of heavy metals concentrations in the muscles, gills and guts of croaker, Pseudotolithus senegalensis from coastal waters of Nigeria and South America
Ayo-Olalusi, C. I. , Omoboye, H. Y. and Ozor, P. A. Heavy metals pollution of aquatic ecosystems is a major environmental challenge because of its adverse effect on aquatic organisms and human health. This study investigated heavy metals accumulation in Pseudotolithus senegalensis obt...
Ecological and host determinants of parasite prevalence and diversity in edible land snails from a rural Nigerian community
Okwerekwu, N. J., Ani, O. C., Nnamonu, E. I., Ezechukwu, C. S., Obealor, O. L., Odikamnoro, O. O., Uhuo, C. A.Parasitic infections associated with terrestrial gastropods remain a neglected public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, sustained by environmental and host-related factors. This study examined the ecological and host-related determinants of pa...
Behavioural, haematological, biochemical and histopathological alterations in African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus exposed to dragon (paraquat dichloride)
Elebe F. A. and Nwonumara, G. N.Paraquat herbicide, commonly used to control weeds in farms, could reach the aquatic environment and imperil non-target organisms through run-offs. This study was conducted to assess the impact of paraquat on African catfish Clarias gariepinus...
Seasonal abundance and habitat use by birds in Kano, Nigeria
Magaji, A. S. and Rabiu, S.Robust environmental data is a prerequisite to curtailing the current environmental degradation. Understanding species-habitat interactions and species’ response to habitat and seasonal changes is necessary, considering the degradation in th...
Zawua, T.P. , Atsuwe, T.S. and Ikpa, T.F.Malaria is a life-threatening disease and potentially one of the most serious infections during pregnancy in many sub-Saharan nations. This study was conducted to evaluate the distribution of Plasmodium malaria and anaemia among pregnant...
Assessment of gastrointestinal parasites in burst sewer effluents in Nsukka zone, Enugu State, Nigeria using various diagnostic methods and community practices
Abdullahi, I. O., Ngwu, G. I. , Ngwu, M. I., Odoh, J. C., Nnaji, F. N.3Gastrointestinal parasites threaten public health where sewage is improperly managed. Untreated sewage in the environment increases the risk of disease transmission. This study investigated gastrointestinal parasites in effluents from broken sewer...