Habitat of Peripatus Leuckarti

Neuromuscular transmission in Peripatus.

The electrical and mechanical responses of body, leg and jaw muscle of Peripatus to electrical excitation of their motor-nerves were examined. A small twitch was obtained from each muscle, whose strength increased stepwise with increasing stimulus strength. In jaw and body muscles as many as ten increments in height were obtained with increasing stimulus strength. Only a single twitch height wa...

Prevalence of Eimeria Leuckarti in Young Horses and Usefulness of Some Coproscopical Methods for Its Detection

Two hundred and seven weaned foals aging 6 to 12 months from small farms in the Lublin region were examined in the years 2005 to 2007. The investigations were carried out using flotation and sedimentary flotation methods, and McMaster’s quantitative method modified by Wetzel. Eimeria leuckarti oocysts were found in 19 (9.18%) of the foals. The horses demonstrated occasionally clinical signs (fo...

Lake Habitat: Acres of “Prime” Fish Habitat

Rapid assessment of the riparian zone habitat of river

Some riparian areas of the country are in danger of deterioration due to uncontrolled exploitation coupled with loose implementation of environmental protection policies and regulations. Muleta River, a major watershed in Bukidnon, Philippines, was assessed to determine the present condition of its riparian habitat. Abiotic and biotic conditions of the river were assessed. Other factors includi...

Habitat characteristics of Capparis spinosa in Sistan region

Background and objectives: A large part of Iran is occupied by arid and semi-arid climatic condition which is highly vulnerable. Native plant species that are well adapted to the environmental conditions of these areas have particular importance. They are helping sustainability of the ecosystem as, provides livestock nutrition and are used as medicinal plants. Having knowledge about the ecologi...