Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus): Species Profile

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Budgerigar or budgie (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot, also known as the common pet parakeet or shell parakeet. In the wild, they can be found in native Australia, and native parts of South Africa. They became popular as pets in the 1920s and remain so today, with over 400 varieties of budgerigar … Read more

Panthera tigris : Species Profile

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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 of Food in Fishes

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

Fish Feed: Natural, Artificial and Commercial

  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

Fisheries: Bangladesh Perspective

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

Neon Tetra: Fish Species Profile and Care Facts

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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