Panthera tigris is the biggest cat in the planet. It has a total body length that ranges from 10.0 to 26.0 ft. with weight up to 520 kg. The body contains a pattern of dark stripes with reddish-orange fur but the underpart is lighter in color. Systematic Position of Panthera tigris Phylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: MammaliaOrder: … Read more
Digestion is a physiological process by which ingested food is broken down into simple, small and absorbable molecules with the help of enzymes. These enzymes are secreted from the pharynx, stomach, pyloric Caeca, intestinal mucosa and pancreas into the esophageal cavity. Digestive Juice and Enzyme Digestive juices and enzymes are part of the stomach and … Read more
Like other animals, fish need food to grow and survive. Fish food is the food that is consumed which results in growth, energy production and reproduction of the fish. Food plays an important role in fish breeding. Eating a balanced diet accelerates the growth of the fish and the fish reach sexual maturity in … Read more
The term “fisheries” is widely used. Fisheries generally refer to the cultivation and breeding of edible and marketable fish. However, in the broadest sense, it also includes the exploitation of many other aquatic animals besides fish. The prudent exploitation of fish, shrimps, crabs, and various types of mollusks such as oysters, dolphins, and whales for … Read more
There are currently 157 species and 13 genera of tetra fish, many of which vary in patterns and coloration. The neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi) is an awesome freshwater fish which is placed in the family Characidae under order Characiformes. Native to South America, they were introduced to the United States from the Amazon River basin … Read more
The endocrine system consists of a number of glands called endocrine glands which are spread over different areas of the fish body. The endocrine glands usually control the long-term activity of the target organ and control various physiological processes such as digestion, metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, etc. Animals have two types of glands called exocrine … Read more