Ancyclostoma duodenele: Morphology, Life Cycle and Pathogenesis

Ancyclostoma duodenele is a parasitic nematode worm which is commonly known as old world hookworm. The anterior end of the worm is bent dorsally and thus the name hook worm. It has wide geographical distribution but mostly found in tropical regions. The adult worms live in the small intestine particularly in jejunum, less often in … Read more

Limnology: Definition, History & Development and Its Importance

The word Limnology comes from two Greek words. Greek ‘Limnos’ means lake or submerged body of water and Greek ‘Logos; means knowledge. Therefore, the search for knowledge on the lake is the main topic of limnology. From the origin of this branch to the present day, various scientists have defined limnology in different ways. Below … Read more

Algal Bloom and Its Effects in Aquaculture

An algal bloom occurs in freshwater or marine ecosystem when the population of phytoplankton rapidly increases. You can easily recognize the algal bloom by observing the water color. In this case, pigments of phytoplankton produce the water discoloration.  In the aquatic ecosystem, many photosynthetic organisms such as seaweed and unicellular organisms such as cyanobacteria grow … Read more

Biotic Communities of Lakes and Ponds

Based on the need for subsurface habitat or living independently, different organisms in the stagnant water environment are classified. Organisms that need the bottom of a reservoir to live are called pedonic organisms, while organisms that can live independently are called limnetic organisms. Biotic communalities of lakes and ponds mean biota that live together and … Read more

Taenia saginata : Life Cycle and Pathogenesis

Taenia saginata is also known as the beef tapeworm. It is found amongst beef eaters all over the world. The adult worm lives in the small intestine (upper jejunum) of human. This is the unarmed tapeworm of man causing taeniasis and it can cause cysticercosis in cattle. The cattle acts as intermediate host and in … Read more

Lake: Definition, Characteristics and Classification

A lake is a large body of water that has no direct sea connection. The size and depth of the lake varies with respect to pond. In this case, limnology plays crucial role to know the basic characteristics of the lake. The lymphatic and profound regions increase in size than the litoral regionof the lake. … Read more