The Gray-headed parakeet (Psittacula finschii) is a colorful species of parrot endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It is also called Finsch’s or Finsch’s Parrot. It is popular in aviculture as a pet, and has been introduced to many other parts of the world since the 1960s. Systematic Position Phylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: AvesOrder: PsittaciformesFamily: PsittaculidaeGenus: PsittaculaSpecies: … Read more
Both meningitis and encephalitis are life-threatening brain disorders. Mening tissue that forms around the brain and spinal cord is called meninges. The terms encephalitis and meningitis are often used interchangeably by people without a medical background. However, there is a key difference between the two health conditions. The distinction is important and can have major … Read more
Malaria is a very serious disease that has caused death of millions of human lives. The causative organism is a protozoan belonging to the genus Plasmodium. The members of the genus is characterized by having a life-cycle in which alteration of an asexual cycle with a sexual cycle accompanied with an alteration of host occurs. … Read more
Fish is a cold-blooded aquatic vertebrate organism which makes the most diverse and largest taxonomic group. It contains the following four taxonomic classes: Myxini Cephalaspidomorphi Elasmobranchiomorphi, and Osteichthyes. Cephalaspidomorphi (Hagfishes and Lampreys) The class Cephalaspidomorphi is named after the Greek word kephale = head + aspidos = blade or shield + morphe = form. This … Read more
Fish binder is a type of ingredient used in making fish feed. It enhances the taste of food, prolongs the storage period and increases the high water retention capacity in food. It also prevents food wastage and increases food intolerance efficiency. It provides high strength capacity for pellet feeds. It also helps to keep the … Read more
The blood circulatory system of fish is of closed type. Blood circulates in the body from being confined to specific ducts. Like other bony fish, the carbon dioxide-rich blood is collected through veins from the various body parts of the Rohu fish (Labeo) and first accumulates in the heart. This blood then enters the gills … Read more