001340   Harinder Singh Banyal;Sanjeev Kumar (Desert Regional Cemtre, Zoological Survey of India, , Jodhpur-342 005, Email: dr.harinderbanyal@gmail.com) : The ichthyofaunal diversity form Khadir Beyt, Great Rann of Kachchh, Kachchh biosphere reserve, Gujarat. Bionotes 2014, 16(3), 84-5.

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001339   Girish Kumar G;Carpenter J M;Lambert Kishore (Zoological Survey of India, , M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal-700 053, Email: kpgiris@gmail.com) : A review of the genus Epsilon de Saussure (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae) from India. J Threatened Taxa 2014, 6(1), 5380-5.

The potter wasp genus Epsilon de Saussure is reviewed from India. Epsilon manasicum Girish Kumar & Carpenter sp. nov. and Epsilon chikmagalurensis (Lambert, 2008) comb. nov. are established. A key to species of India and a world checklist are also given.

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001338   Genesh S R;Aengals R;Ramanujam E (ZoologicalSsurvey of India, , Sourhern Regional Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu) : Taxsonomic reassessment of two Indian shieldtail snakes in the Uropeltis ceylanicus species group (Reptilia: Uropeltidae). J Threatened Taxa 2014, 6(1), 5305-14.

Uropeltis is the most speciose of all shieldtail snake (uropeltid) genera, particularly in India, and has been bedeviled by a complex and intricate taxonomic history, with several weakly established synonyms and widely disjunct geographic ranges. Our present work on two Indian Uropeltis species revealed greater species diversity than what is currently recognised. We elevate Uropeltis arcticeps madurensis to species level, and revive Silybura - 96 - shorttii (in the combination Uropeltis shorttii) from the subjective synonymy of U. ceylanicus. We provide differential diagnoses, descriptions of examined material and comparisons with similar species based on an examination of voucher specimens as well as fresh, uncollected topotypes documented in the field.

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001337   Gaikwad S M;Patil N K (Zoology Dep, Shivaji University, Kolhapur-416 004) : On mating in the beetle, Aeolesthes holosericea (Coleotera: Cerambycidae). Bionotes 2014, 16(3), 95.

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001336   Debnath C;Sahoo L;Datta M;Ngachan S V (NO, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra-799 210, Email: chandannath23@gmail.com) : Production potential of sophore barb (Puntius sophore) in polyculture - a field trial in Tripura. Fish Technol 2014, 51(2), 78-91.

Experiment was conducted on the polyculture of sophore barb with carps in the farmers' pond of Dhalai Tripura to evaluate the production performance and feasibility of carp-barb culture. Two treatments were tried with three replicates for each kind. Catla catla, Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala were stocked solely at the rate of 9500 fingerlings ha^{-1 in the treatment-1 as control, whereas in treatment-2, Puntius sophore was stocked at the rate of 25 000 ha-1 in addition to carps. The stocking size was 9.23, 9.06, 6.63 and 3.26 respectively for catla, rohu, mrigal and barb. The average fish production over a period of 210 days was recorded as 2132 and 2115 kg ha-1 in treatment-1 and treatment-2 ponds, respectively. The overall fish production was found to be same without significant difference between the treatments. Apparently the growth of carps was lowered in the presence of barb, but the overall production can be improved by following better management practices. Partial harvesting of barb is a prerequisite to maintain compatible existence among carps and small fish.}

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001335   Basavaraja N (Aquaculture, Karnataka Veterinary Dep, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, College of Fisheries, Mangalore, Karnataka-575 002, Email: n_b_raju@yahoo.com) : Comments on Hypselobarbus pulchellus part of the articles by Knight et al. (2013a,b) published in JoTT. J Threatened Taxa 2014, 6(1), 5417-18.

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001334   Aland S R (Zoology Dep, Walchand College of Arts and Science, Ashik Chowk, Solapur-413 006) : Note on a case of beak deformity in an Indian house crow, Corvus splendens. Bionotes 2014, 16(3), 97.

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001333   Aland S R (Zoology Dep, Walchand College of Arts and Science, Ashok Chowk, Solapur-413 006) : Aggregation of a bug, Scutellera perplexa (Hemiptera: scutelleridae) on a tree, Phyllanthus acidus in Solapur, Maharashtra. Bionotes 2014, 16(3), 90.

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000212   Yasmin R;Roy J S;Dhananjay Kumar;Ahmad R; Ranjan R;Ranjan Kumar;Ganesh Kumar (Zoology P.G. Dep, Magadh Univ, Bodh Gaya. 1 Gaya College, Gaya, Bihar) : Effect of light and darkness on oxygen consumption and blood in a fresh water teleost, Channa punctatus (Bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 63-6.

Investigations were made in Channa punctatus (Bloch).to evaluate the effect of photoperiod regime on erythrocyte counts, haemoglobin contents and oxygen consumption (Vo₂) under two different conditions v/z., surfacing allowed and surfacing prevented. In the third month the differences in these parameters were significantly different in the illuminated and dark group respectively.

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000211   Yasmin F;Razauddin M D (Zoology Dep, M.G. College, Gaya-823 001) : Evaluation of heat stress on haematological make up in a fresh water teleostean fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 19-22.

In the present work an attempt has been made to study the effect of mechanical stress in the form of heat on haematological - 67 - profiles in the fresh water air breathing teleost, Channa punctatus (Bloch). The fishes were subjected to heat stress at sublethal degree i.e. 36.0 °C (with the help of thermostatic device) because the lethal temperature for fishes was found to be about 40.0 °C. Fishes were divided into four groups and the acclimatized fishes were subjected for 6h, 12h, 18h and 24 hours stress respectively. The heat stress caused significant fall in RBC counts, Hb content and packed cell volume (PCV). The mechanism of such changes in haematological make up due to heat stress has been discussed in this paper.

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000210   Tripathi A;Jana B N;Verma O;Singh R K;Singh A K (NO, Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow-226 007, Email: tripathi_archana@hotmail.com) : Early cretaceous palynomorphs, dinoflagellates and plant megafossils from the rajmahal basin, Jharkhand, India. J Palaeont Soc India 2013, 58(1), 125-34.

Palynomorphs, dinoflagellates and plant megafossils are recorded from the intertrappean beds of the Rajmahal Basin, Jharkhand, India. These beds are exposed at Moti Jharna, Sakrigali Ghat, Murali Pahar, Sonajuri and Kalkipara sites. The palynomorphs include Araucariacites, Podocarpidites, Callialasporites, Coptospora, Cyathidites and Balmeisporites. The dinoflagellate taxa observed are Batiacasphaera sp., Dissiliodinium sp. etc. Type A. The floral assemblage consists of Elatocladus sp., Ginkgoites, Sphenopteris, Pachypteris sp., Pterophyllum, Araucaria and Ptilophyllum. The composition of the present assemblage suggests the Early Cretaceous age for these intertrappen sites.

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000209   Thakur M K;Fatah M D A (Zoology Dep, M.G. College, Gaya-823 001) : Combined effect of few biocides on the toxicity and behavioural responses inChanna punctatus (Bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 81-3.

The effect of three pesticides (namely - Metacid-50, Dithane M-45 and Kelthane E. C.) separately and their combination (or mixture) on toxicity and their behavioural responses have been studied in a fresh water air breathing fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch) with a view to evaluate their synergetic or antagonistic effect, if any. The response of the fish towards toxicity was grossly dependent on concentration and length of exposure. The reason for such changes have been discussed in this paper.

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000208   Sinha A (NO, Y.S.N.M. College, Daltonaganj, Jharkhand) : Preliminary observation on orb-web spiders (family-Araneidae) of Daltonganj (Palamau), Jharkhand. Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 85-6.

Deals with the 11 species belonging to 7 genera of only one family-Araneidae. All these spiders are silk producing orb-web spiders collected from vegetation close to ground, garden, vegetable field, bushy vegetation and shrubs etc.

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000207   Singh V K;Singh R K;Singh H N;Arvind Kumar; Prasad S K (Zoology Dep, T.B.D.S. Janta College Akauna, Goh (Bihar)) : Abundance of macrozoobenthic organisms in relation to physico-chemical characteristics of pond wate at Tekari (Bihar), India. Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 67-71.

Macrozoobenthic organisms of pond water at Tekari (Bihar), - 66 - India in relation to physico-chemical characteristic of water has been investigated during July 2006 to June 2007. Two sampling sites were selected near at sewage discharge point. A total of 23 species of Gastropoda formed the constituent groups of macrozoobenthic community. Tubifex sp constituted the bulk of the total macrozoobenthos below the sewage discharge point. Bellamya crassa (Hutton) and Thiara (Melanoides) tuberculata (Mueller) were found much resistance to organic pollution among the gastropods. The role of microzoobenthic organisms as indicator of adverse environmental conditions prevailing in pond water has been discussed.

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000206   Singh D K;Vipin Kumar (Zoology University Dep, BRA Bihar Univ, Muzaffarpur-842 001, Email: vipinkr012@gmail.com) : Seasonal and diurnal variations of some abiotic parameters and plankton population in Mushahari ox-bow lake of Muzaffarpur district (North Bihar). Envir Ecol 2013, 31(1A), 360-3.

Diurnal variations of some abiotic parameters and plankton population in Mushahari Ox-bow lake was studied during spring, summer, monsoon and winter seasons of 2011. Phytoplankton showed increased number during day time. It was found that water temperature, pH, DO₂ and HCO₃ increased during day time which decreased during night hours. The amount of free CO₂ was also noticed higher during night hours. There were positive correlation between water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO₂), bicarbonate (HCO₃) and a negative correlation with temperature and free CO₂ in most cases. Thus it may be concluded that diurnal variation of abiotic parameters and biotic population in Mushahari ox-bow lake were governed by the result of interaction; of various environmental factors. No single factor was responsible for the fluctuation of abiotic variations and plankton population in Mushahari ox-bow lake. Fluctuations of plankton might be result of interactions off abiotic parameters, fertility of water body and their consumption by fishes as food.

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000205   Shazia S;Razauddin M D (Zoology Dep, M.G. College, Gaya-823 001) : Atrazine induced changes in haemato-biochemical profiles in a fresh water fish, Mystus vittatus (Bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 11-14.

In the present work, an attempt has been made to study the effect of Atrazine (weedicide) on changes in haemato-biochemical profiles (specially plasma protein blood glucose and blood urea etc.) in fresh water catfish, Mystus vittatus (Bloch). The LC₅₀ values at 28.0±1.0 °C for Atrazine were 2.25, 2.11, 1.90 and 1.80 mg/l for 24, 48, 72 and 96 hrs of exposure respectively in this fish. The safe concentration value of this weedicide was calculated to be 0.320 mg/l. Effect of Atrazine at sublethal concentration on above noted parameters were made. The treatment of Atrazine caused an increase in blood glucose (up to 72 hrs.) and blood urea but gradual fall in the level of plasma protein. The details have been discussed in this paper.

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000204   Shashi S B (Zoology Dep, R. B. Jalan Bela College (LNMU) Bela, Darbhanga-846 005) : Histological and cytochemical changes during vitellogenesis in the oocytes of freshwater teleost, Puntius muzaffarpurensis (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 15-18.

Oocytes, on the basis of presence of yolk appeared in three forms (a) immature (without yolk) (b) maturing (formation and accumulation - 65 - of yolk) and (c) mature (formation of different types of yolk). During vitellogenic period three types of yolk namely vesicular, globular and granular arised in the oocytes. Cytochemical tests showed the difference in the presence of variable amounts of protein, polysaccharides, lipids and nucleic acids in three forms of yolk Proteinous secretion was held responsible for the enlargement, polysaccharides for providing food reserve and lipids for sharing in the formation and rigidity of the wall of oocytes.

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000203   Shalim M D;Razauddin M D (Zoology Dep, M.G. College, Gaya-823 001) : Aquathol (weedicide) induced enzymological alteration in few organs of young Channa punctatus (Bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 27-30.

In the present investigation an attempt has been made to study Aquathol (weedicide) induced enzymological alteration (speically ALPase or alkaline phosphatase and ACPase or acid phosphatase) in gills and kidney of young fresh water air breathing snake headed murrel, Channa punctatus (Bloch) at sublethal concentration (1.0 and 1.4 ppm). The safe concentration of Aquathol was 0.418 ppm. Treatment of Aquathol caused elevation both in ALPase and ACPase activity in both the organs in this fish. The reason for such changes has been discussed in this paper.

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000202   Seema A J;Fatah M D A (Zoology Dep, M.G. College, Gaya-823 001) : Statistical relationship between dry weight gain vs. oxygen consumption in a teleostean fish, Macrognathus aculeatus (Bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 49-52.

In the present work an attempt has been made to study the statistical relationship between dry weight gain (g) and protein weight gain (g) vs. Oxygen consumption in a fresh water mud eel, Macrognathus aculeatus (Bloch). With unit increase in dry weight and protein weight (g) the oxygen uptake in this fish increased by a fractional power of 0.3927 and 0.5942 (b values or regression coefficient) respectively. The correlation coefficients (r values) were respectively 0.9002 and 0.9728 (p <62> 0.05) indicating very high degree of correlation amongst these parameters. The details have been discussed in this paper.

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000201   Sanjay Kumar;Nayan N;Manisha Kumari;Dey M; Soni K;Arun Kumar (Zoology P.G. Dep, B.N. Mandal Univ, Madhepura, Bihar) : Effect of low pH and salinity on physiological profiles in a fresh water murrel fish, Channa gachua (Ham).. Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 77-9.

Studies were made in an air breathing fish, Channa gachua (Ham.) to assess the effect of salinity and low pH on the VO₂ and different blood constituents. It was found that the VO₂, RBC counts, Hb concentration and PCV values, all were significantly higher in fishes acclimated to 30% sea water than in control group and those subjected to low pH. The possible reason for this has been discussed in the present paper.

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000200   Ranjan R;Yasmin R (Zoology P.G. Dep, Gaya College, Gaya, (Bihar)) : Circadian rhythm in metabolic rate and equivalent energy utilization (E.E.U.) in a fresh water fish, Rita rita (Ham.). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 23-5.

In the present work an attempt has been made to study the circadian rhythm both in oxygen consumption and E.E.U in fresh - 64 - water siluroid fish, Rita rita (Ham.). The highest rate of oxygen consumption (5.22 mlo₂/h) and E.E. U (0.0250 k. cal/h) was found in the evening at 6.0 pm while the lowest (3.96 mlo₂/h and 0.0190 k.cal/h respectively) at. 2.0 P.M. variations in both oxygen consumption and E.E.U. were also observed in other periods of the diurnal cycle. The details have been discussed in this paper.

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000199   Prasad A;Nath A;Ojha J (Zoology Central Dep, Tribhuwan Univ, Kirtipur, Nepal, Email: archanaprasad001@gmail.com) : Artificial feed related growth in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 31-6.

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food producing sectors of the world. It plays an important role in economic development of country in view of its potential contribution to national income and large export earinngs. The knowledge of nutrition and practical feeding of fishies are essential for sustainable development of aquaculture. The primary initial problem of aquaculture is food and its digestion, especially in the transition period, since protein utilization is fundamental to growth, characterization and identification of protein are essential along with their quantitative measuremnts for better understanding of health and growth status of the fish in culture. The present investigation aims study the impact of varied proportion of protein contents in the food on the growth performance, RNA and DNA ratio and protein profile of the fish larvae. Fishes were cultured in three feeding groups with three varied groups with three different diets (control diet,40% and 50% diets).

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000198   Prabhakar A K;Ranjan R;Imam S A;Sangita K; Prasad S K;Srivastava R;Anita Kumari;Ganesh Kumar;Dhananjay Kumar (Zoology Dep, Magadh Univ, Bodh Gaya, Bihar) : Total plasma volume, corpuscular volume and blood weight in relation to body weight in an air breathing fish, Channa puntatus (bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 37-40.

In the present work an attempt has been made to study the total plasma volume (TPV), total corpuscular volume (TCV) and total blood weight (TBW) in relation to body weight in an air breathing fish, C. punctatus, commonly known as "Garai". Dye dilution technique using Evans Blue (T-1124) and haematocrit method were employed to determine the relative volume of plasma and red blood cell in the blood. TPV, TCV and TBW per gram body weight decrease from lower to higher weight groups but becomes almost constant at 45.1 g weight.

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000197   Perween A;Khan A A (Zoology Dep, M.G. College, Gaya-823 001) : Effect of heavy metal intoxication on histopathology of kidney in a teleostean fish Channa puncatus (Bloch). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 45-7.

- 63 - The present experiment was carried out to study the toxic effect of lead acetates fa heavy metal) on histopathological charges in the kidney of a fresh water air breathing teleostean fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch). The LC₅₀ values of lead acetate intoxication for 24, 48, 72 and 96 hrs. were found to be 15.1, 14.2, 13.6 and 12.2 ppm respectively at water temperature 28.0 ± 1.0 °C. But histopathological changes in the kidney was studied after 4.0 and 8.0 ppm (sublethal concentration) exposure of lead acetate for 10 days to give information regarding damages which took place in this organ. The results suggested that lead acetate cause severe tissue damage in this fish. The change noted in histology of kidney of test fish can be taken as biomarkers for monitoring of heavy metal in aquatic environment.

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000196   Pandey J;Singh T (Zoology Dep, U.P. Autonomous College, Varanasi-221 002, Email: jpandey5555500@gmail.com) : Biology of broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Bank, Acari: Tarsonemidae) on chilli under laboratory condition. Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 73-6.

In the present investigation the life history of broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus was studied on G4 cultivar of chilli as a host plant by using the advance leaf disc technique under laboratory conditions at a mean temperature of 26°C and high relative humidity 89%. The present study showed that, egg, larva, pupa and adult take the duration of time in days of about 1.59±0.09, 0.99 ± 0.03, 0.87±0.06 and 5.66±0.14 in male respectively, while in female it takes 1.63±0.06, 1.02±0.08, 0.98±0.14 and 8.65±0.19 accordingly. Total Longevity of male and femal mite is 9.03±0.20 and 12.81±0.42 days respectively. The preoviposition, cumulative duration (time duration between egg to egg), oviposition and post oviposition of P. latus in the present study is about 0.86±0.041, 4.38±0.15, 6.14±0.17 and 1.15±0.08 days respectively.

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000195   Mukherjee D;Saha N C (Zoology PG Dep, Barasat Government College, 10 KNC Road, Barasat, Kolkata-700 124, Email: mr.nsaha@rediffmail.com) : Evaluation of hazardous impact of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol to walking catfish, Clarias batrachus Linnaeus, 1758. Envir Ecol 2013, 31(1A), 355-9.

In the present study acute toxic effect of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol to the juveniles of walking catfish, Clarias batrachus was evaluated. The 24,48,72 and 96 h LC₅₀ values of 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol for Clarias batrachus were 10.88,9.28,8.62 and 7.04 mg/ liter respectively. Behavioral changes varied significantly with the increasing concentration and time of exposure to 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol. Mean opercular movement in the fish decreased significantly with the progress of time indicating acute respiratory distress.

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000194   Kalam B;Fatah M A (Zoology Dep, M.G. College, Gaya-823 001) : Toxicity and behavioural responses under endothal (weedicide) stress in Channa gachua (Ham.). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 41-4.

In the - 62 - present study, an attempt was made to assess the acute toxicity of a weedicide (Endothal) and its effect on behavioural responses of fresh water obligate air breathing fish Channa gachua (Ham.). The LC₅₀ values of 24,48,72 and 96 hours exposure at 31.0 ± 1.0 °C for endothal exposed fishes were 3.163, 2.407, 2.298 and 1.557 mg/l respectively. The safe concentration of endothal was 0.543mg/1 under the same experimental condition. The mean values of opercular beating decreased gradually with the increasing concentration of endothal. The behavioural responses of the fish (such as fast opercular beatings for half an hour to one hour, loss of balance, erratic swimming, secretion of copious amount of mucus on the body etc) of the fish was grossly dependent on concentration and length of exposure of endothal.

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000193   Hembrom A;Sinha B K (Zoology Dep, S S M College, Ranchi Univ, Ranchi, Email: b_kishoresinha@yahoo.co.in) : Ants (hymenoptera) pedosphere engineers and drivers in secondary succession: a case study of Kathara Coalfield area, Jharkhand. Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 1-6.

Hymenopterans in general and ants in particular are known as pedosphere engineers, which help in establishment of disturbed ecosystems and are a major drivers in secondary succession. A study was carried in Kathara coalfield area of Jharkhand. The samples were collected from standardized quadrate by pitfall, sweeping etc. methods. It was observed that mine spoils develops recognizable horizonation in fifteen to thirty years. Organic carbon percentage remained 3 per cent in all selected experimental sites. The Shannon diversity index ranged between 1.5 to 1.8 in different seasons during study period. Older mine spoils thirty to fifty years are functionally active and succession was observed. The Shannon diversity index was higher in site I, II and IV, while it is lower in site III. There was a positive correlation between Soil organic carbon (SOC) and nitrogen (N), potash (K) and phosphate (P). During whole study period, there was a positive correlation between soil organic matter (SOM) and population of Hymenopterans, establishing a functional relation with SOC and the population of Hymenopterans.

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000192   Gurumayum S D;Goswami U C (Zoological Survey of India, Gopalpur on Sea, Ganjam-761 002, Email: santaguru@rediffmail.com) : Phytoplankton primary productivity of manipur river system. Envir Ecol 2013, 31(2), 582-7.

The seasonal and topographical variation of phytoplankton primary productivity along the different stretches of Imphal, Thoubal and Khuga rivers in Manipur during 1999-2002 is observed to be rather meager to the tune of 21.88-875 mg C/m^{3/day. The low phytoplankton productivity can be correlated with low plankton count (17-480 unit/l) of the rivers. At Thoubal and Khuga, PR ratio (productivity: respiration) is below unity and the respiration exceeded the gross productivity during the monsoonal season. The indicates ecosystem shift from au-totrophic to heterotrophic.}

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000191   Guha A K (NO, , 14/56 Uday Sankar Sarani, Tollygunge, Kolkata-700 033, Email: gak3366@yahoo.co.in) : Tertiary bryozoa from Western Kachchh, Gujarat. J Palaeont Soc India 2013, 58(1), 3-15.

The Tertiary (Lutetian - Burdigalian) sequences of western Kachchh, Gujarat have preserved rich bryozoan assemblages, ninety-nine taxa of which are the main topic of this review article. The diversity and abundance of colonies are highly variable within and between formations, reaching their maximum during the deposition of the Khari Nadi Formation - 61 - (Aquitanian). Fifteen fossil species of Thalamoporella Hincks, 1887, recognized in these sequences, have doubled the number of fossil taxa belonging to this genus to thirty, and have added much information on the Tertiary evolutionary history of this common extant genus. Three new genera, Reniporella, Archoporella and Orbiculipora, have considerably enriched our knowledge about their respective families. The presence of three out of five Tertiary steginoporellid genera makes Kachchh one of the main centres of diversity for this family. Therenia indica takes a conspicuous place in the phylogeny of the genus. Analysis of bryozoan growth forms indicates two episodes of deepening in the shallow pericratonic rift basin of Kachchh. The environment that supported a moderately diverse assemblage was restricted during the early Middle Eocene but gradually opened up and reached its zenith during the Early Miocene (Aquitanian) stage.

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000190   Das S;Sau S K;Dasgupta M;Trivedi R K (NO, , Office of Assistant Director of Fisheries, Paschim Medinipur, Meen Bhaban, West Bengal, Email: sangdas2030@gmail.com) : Diversity, abundance and fluctuation of benthos of an ox-bow lake of jungle beel, Nadia district, West Bengal, India. Envir Ecol 2013, 31(1A), 318-21.

Benthic organisms recorded in the Jungle beel were poor in number. Total 20 nos of species were recorded from the beel and classified into the groups like Mollusca (Gastropoda and Pelecypoda), Insecta, Annelia and Crustacea. Considering both the years gastropods were dominated among the benthic organisms. The average benthic organisms recorded to be 326 and 379.08 nos/m^{2 respectively. The benthos fluctuated between 150 and 564 nos/m2 for 1st year and during 2nd year it varied from 140 to 729 nos/m2. Average higher value of benthos dominated by gastropods was observed during late winter to summer and lower values during monsoon.}

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000189   Chandralata;Jyotsna Kumari (Zoology Dep, T.P.S. College, Patna, Bihar) : Bioenergetic modelling and energy budget in Clarias batrachus (Linn.). Proc Zool Soc India 2014, 13(1), 7-10.

In the present work an attempt has been made to study relative energy budget in ten weight groups (ranging from 9.5 to 95.0 g) of fresh water air breathing siluroid fish, Clarias batrachus (Linn.) which is different in different weight group but the average value of different components are - C = 14.5 + 7 + 38.14 + 33.67 + 6.66 (i.e. C = F + U + R + ΔP + MA). In nut shell we can say that energy utilized for F + U, R, P and M.A. were 21.5 (14.5+7), 38.14, 33.67 and 6.66 respectively in this fish. The details have been discussed.

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024508   Zenith Ng;Gambhir R K (Life Sciences Dep, Manipur Univ, Canchipur, Imphal-795 003, Email: zenith_imp@yahoo.in) : New caryophyllid cestode of the genus Pseudocaryophyllaeus Gupta, 1961 from Clarias magur in Manipur, India. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 141-44.

During a survey of helminth parasites of Cat fishes in Manipur, 82 Clarias magur were dissected and 5 were found to be infected with a new caryophyllid cestode of the family Capingentidae Wardle and McLeod, 1952. The present specimen was found to be closely related with Pseudocaryophyllaeus indica Gupta, 1961. However, it differs from its closest species P. indica in the presence of an oval shaped scolex, bearing faint garland-like line of striation, just above the neck region, smaller body size, etc.

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024507   Yadav V K;Hemant Kumar;Mukesh Kumar;Singh S (Zoology Dep, Bipin Bihari College, Jhansi-284 001) : Fish diversity of Gobind Sagar Dam of district Lalitpur (UP). J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 83-6.

The main aim of the study was to investigate the species composition of Gobind Sagar dam of Lalitpur district. A limno-ichthyological study was conducted for six months (November-2009 to April-2010) and various indigenous and commercial fishes of importance were found in this reservoir. The present paper deals with the variety and abundance of fresh water fishes of Gobind Sagar Dam.

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024506   Yadav E;Saxena P N (Zoology Dep, Janta College, Bakewar, Etawah-207 001, Email: esha1880@gmail.com) : Toxicological effects of some type II pyrethroids on serum aminotransferase enzymes in albino rats. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 231-4.

The assessment of changes in some biochemical parameters is an important tool in the study of toxicology of pesticides. The present study was undertaken to evaluate toxicological effects of synthetic type-II pyrethroids α-cypermethrin and β-cyfluthrin in albino rats after acute and sub acute treatment in terms of serum enzymes ALT and AST. The investigation covered one treated and one control group. The treated group represented five sets; one acute and four sub-acute (7, 14, 21 and 28 days). β-cyfluthrin is found to be more toxic than α-cypermethrin as it has a strong site of electrophilic attack in the alcoholic part of the pyrethroid due to substitution of hydrogen by fluorine.

2 illus, 2 tables, 17 ref

024505   Upadhyay A S;Kulkarni B G;Pandey A K (Zoology Dep, Institute of Science, Madam Cama Road Mumbai-400 032, Email: asupadhyay@gmail.com) : Migration in prawns with special reference to light and water current as inducers in Macrobrachium rosenbergii. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 33-48.

Though biology and physiology of prawns have been discussed and considerable interest has been created for the development of prawn aquaculture during the recent years, no effort has been made so far to study the characteristic behaviour of prawns which can be used for the development of a new system of prawn harvesting. In nature, freshwater prawn migrate from river to brackishwater for breeding and the juveniles return back to the river system for growth and development. Prawn move upstream, entering lakes and even paddy fields up to about 200 km from the sea. Construction of barrages across the rivers to check the intrusion of saline water in upstream area and/or to regulate water flow without keeping in mind these considerations have resulted in the drastic reduction in prawn population in several freshwater rivers. Migration of the prawns is induced according to the physiological conditions which is mainly controlled by light and water current. However, hardly any effort has been made to study of the effects of these parameters on migration of prawns which constitute important commercial fisheries throughout the world. Details regarding the migration of penaeid and palaemonid prawns have been discussed in this communication with emphasis on the role of light and water current as inducers of migration in the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii.

2 tables, 84 ref

024504   Tripathi R;Pandey A K (Biosciences & Biotechnology Dep, Banasthali Univ, Banasthali-304 022, Email: tripathi.rashmi@gmail.com) : Alterations in behaviour, scaphognathite oscillation and heart beat rate of freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium dayanum (crustacea : decapoda), induced by cadmium chloride exposure. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 155-64.

Alterations in behaviour, scaphognathite oscillation and heart beat rate of Macrobrachium dayanum exposed to cadmium chloride (CdCl₂) were recorded. Bioassay tests were conducted to determine the LC₅₀ values of the toxicant for 24, 48, 72 and 96 h for males which were 0.24, 0.19, 0.17 and 0.15 mg/l while 0.24, 0.22, 0.17 and 0.16 mg/l for females, respectively. For acute toxicity studies, males were exposed to 0.15 mg/l (96 h LC₅₀) while for sub-acute toxicity tests (25% of 96 h LC₅₀) value of CdCl₂ was 0.0375 mg/l. For acute toxicity observations, females were exposed to 0.16 mg/l (96 h LC₅₀) and 0.04 mg/l for sub-acute studies. Variations in behaviour, scaphognathite oscillation and heart beat rate were recorded for both the sexes. Changes in aggressive behaviour and body colouration were more pronounced in males as compared to the females. Behavioural changes, scaphognathite oscillation and heart beat rate were significantly different in males and females. Variations in these parameters may probably be due to the impairment in functioning of central nervous system (CNS) due to accumulation of the heavy metal in exposed prawns.

10 illus, 2 tables, 76 ref

024503   Srivastava S M;Singh S P;Pandey A K (NO, National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Canal Ring Road, Lucknow-226 002, Email: srivastava.sm@rediffmail.com) : Morphometric and meristic characters of threatened Notoperus notopterus in river Gomti, Lucknow (India). J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 101-9.

The bronze featherback, Notoperus notopterus, is distributed in Ganga, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery and supports commercial riverine fisheries throughout India. An attempt was made to record the morphometric and meristic characters of threatened bronze featherback, N. notopterus, inhabiting river Gomti in Lucknow (India). Present study reveals that for the stocks of N. notopterus inhabiting Daliganj and Khadra stations, only four characters out of eleven have been found statistically significant. Though the differentiation tendencies appears to have commenced in the two stocks inhabiting different ecological conditions, these are not yet sufficient to classify them into separate populations since they are liable to disappear with the change in habitat. Thus, it may be concluded that the population of N. notopterus at both the sites of Gomti river are drawn from a common stock and no remarkable differentiation in morphological characters has taken place for placing them under separate natural populations.

1 illus, 3 tables, 47 ref

024502   Singh P K;Rastogi P;Singh H S (Zoology Dep, Meerut College, Meerut-250 001, Email: pksingh1976@gmail.com) : Description of a new species of Chitwoodiella Basir, 1948 (Nematoda : Travossasinematidae) from the insect host Gryllotalpa sp. from Meerut region, India. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 317-26.

Many insects and other arthropods viz. Gryllotalpa sp. are parasitized by different Thelastomatoid pinworms residing in their gut. The genus - Chitwoodiella sp. is characterized by its females having annulated tubular buccal cavity, vulva at near to mid-body, gonads didelphic, prodelphic with its eggs laid attached to each other by string of polar filaments. Three different species of Chitwoodiella sp. have been described so far. The new species - Chitwoodiella basiri sp. nov. has three distinguishing characters - presence of long tubular cardium in proximal intestine in females, a dentate structure at the base of buccal cavity and six pairs of caudal papillae in males.

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024501   Singh P K;Rastogi P;Singh H S (Zoology Dep, Meerut College, Meerut-280 001, Email: pksingh1976@gmail.com) : New species of Cameronia Basir, 1948 (oxyurida, thelastomatidae) from insect host Gryllotalpa sp. from Meerut region, India. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 289-98.

Gryllotalpa sp. is parasitized by many Thelastomatid pinworms residing in their hindgut. Cameronia sp. Basir, 1948 is one of the most prevalent parasites of Gryllotalpa sp. The new species - C. meerutensis sp. nov. is characterized by its females with vulva at anterior to 2/3rd of the body and having two and more eggs together. Males are with a very small and indistinct spicule and having 4 pairs of caudal genital papillae.

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024500   Shendge A N;Pawar B A (Zoology Dep, Tuljaram Chaturchand College, Baramati-413 102, Email: anil_shendge4030@rediffmail.com) : Lipid content of the gonad and muscle during the maturation cycle in freshwater fish Notopterus notopterus (Pallas). J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 237-9.

Changes in the lipid content of gonad and muscle of Notopterus notopterus during different phases of maturity cycle were - 87 - investigated. The results are discussed in the light of lipid utilization in gonadal maturity. During maturation process of gonad, lipid content increased in the gonad while decreased in the muscle. .Relatively higher lipid content was recorded in the gonad of both the sexes.

1 table, 15 ref

024499   Sen J M;Siddiqui S F (Zoology Dep, Pt. Vasudev Tiwari Girls Degree College, Jhansi-284 001, Email: jagmohan.sen@gmail.com) : On a new digenetic trematode Dactylostomum govindsagerii N. SP. (family: Opecoelidae ozaki, 1925) from the intestine of fresh water eel fish Amphipnous cuchia (Ham.) of Govind Sager reservoir, Bundelkhand region, Lalitpur (UP), India. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 277-9.

The present investigation is carried out on helminth parasites of Govind Sager Reservoir, Bundelkhand Region, Lalitpur. The new species Dactylostomum govindsageri is reported from fresh water fish Amphipnous cuchia (Ham.) from Govind Sager Reservoir, Bundelkhand region, Lalitpur. It differs from all the earlier reported species, in having `V'-shaped anterior body and flattened posterior end; very short pre-pharynx; oval post-testicular, ovary; oval, obliquely tandem, post-equatorial testes, posterior testis is larger than anterior one; vitelline follicles rounded, extending from oesophagus up to posterior end of the body; sub-terminal, pre-equatorial, spherical, muscular ventral sucker with two dactyls; excretory bladder, tubular; excretory pore terminal and larger, oval, operculated eggs.

1 illus, 9 ref

024498   Renu;Shikha;Agarwal M K (Zoology Dep, A.S. college, Mawana, Meerut-250 401, Email: dr.renuverma15@yahoo.com) : Lead induced histopathological changes in the ovary of Heteropneustes fossilis. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 343-7.

This study is designed to investigate the effects of one of the most common and hazardous pollutant namely lead on the ovary of fresh water fish Heteropneustes fossilis. Sublethal concentration of lead acetate i.e. 3.0 mg/litre for six weeks product significant histological changes in the ovary of fish.

4 illus, 30 ref

024497   Plamoottil M;Abraham N P (Zoology Dep, Govt. College, Chavara-691 583, Kollam Dt, Kerala, Email: mathewsplamoottil@gmail.com) : Macrognathusu fasciatus (Synbranchiformes; Mastacembelidae) - a new fish species from Kerala, India. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 49-54.

Taxonomic analysis of four specimens of Macrognathus collected from Manimala River in Kerala reveals that they present several meristic and morphological differences from their relative species. The new species is diagnosed by a combination of the following characters: 28- 30 dorsal spines; 26- 27 distinct, yellow, vertical lines present on lateral sides, originating from mid dorsal line to ventral side; between every two yellow lines 8- 9 small whitish yellow round spots in a row; spinous part of dorsal fin originating at the level or slightly behind the end of pectoral fin; a small round black spot present at the base of pectoral and caudal fin; the latter with 10- 13 rays. Macrognathus fasciatus, the new species, is described and compared with its congeners.

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024496   Pawar B A;Kadam A B;Shendge A N;Pandarkar A K (Zoology Dep, P.V.P. College, Pravaranagar, Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar-413 713, Email: ba_pwr2007@rediffmail.com) : Studies on phytoplankton composition of Kotmara Lake in relation to fish culture, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 251-5.

The qualitative and quantitative studies on phytoplankton of Kotmara lake in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra was made during December 2011 to November 2012 in order to assess suitability of this lake for fish culture. Altogether, 67 taxa were recorded from Kotmara lake. This comprises 16 Chlorophyceae, 15 Cyanophyceae, 2 Rhodophyceae, Chrysophyceae and Euglenophyceae each, 3 Phaeophyceae, 4 Dinophyceae and 25 Bacillariophyceae. Thus qualitatively Bacillariophyceae were found to be dominant over others. The annual mean population density of total phytoplankton was observed to be 50.58 No/l. The maximum density of total phytoplankton was recorded during rainy season (74.6 No/l), where as minimum during winter season (29.59 No/l). Abundance of phytoplankton support high population of natural food to zooplankton and fish.

2 illus, 3 tables, 22 ref

024495   Pandarkar A K;Pawar B A;Shendge A N (Zoology Dep, New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar-414 001, Email: akpandarkar@gmail.com) : Zooplankton diversity of Visapur reservoir in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 327-9.

In the present investigation, zooplankton diversity of Visapur reservoir near Ahmednagar has been studied during October 2011 to September 2012 to assess the suitability of this reservoir for fish culture. Altogether 31 species of zooplankton were recorded. Out of them 20 species belong to rotifers, 5 species to cladocerans, 4 species to copepods and 2 species to ostracods. The study revealed that rotifers dominated followed by cladocerans, copepods and ostracods. Results of present investigation are discussed in relation to role of zooplankton in aquaculture. The qualitative abundance of zooplankton support variety of natural fish food. The observations confirm that the Visapur reservoir is productive and capable for fish culture.

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024494   Pandarkar A K (Zoology P.G. Dep, New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar-414 001, Email: akpandarkar@gmail.com) : Report on occurance of freshwater sponge Corvospongilla lepidosa in Visapur Reservoir, district Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 115-16.

Deals with the occurance of freshwater sponge Corvospongilla lepidosa in Visapur reservoir. The specimens were collected and preserved in 70% alcohol and identification was done with the help of flesh spicules and gemmule spicules. This is the first report on the occurance of freshwater sponge from Ahmednagar district.

4 ref

024493   Neeru;Chauhan D K;Malhotra N M (Zoology Dep, Meerut College, Meerut-250 001) : Studies on pathological alternations in liver of nitrogen dioxide exposed albino rats. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 281-3.

The study highlights the effect of NO₂ exposure on Albino rats, the - 85 - study consisted of two groups in all with 10 animal in each group. Control group separate from exposed groups in the exposed groups NO₂ gas induced for 15 days. The NO₂ toxication produce various Pathological lesions. Cytoplasmic Vacuolization, Karyolysis, Pyknosis antilobular, and nacrosis. NO₂ is a toxic environmental contaminant that is carcinogenic in human and laboratory animals.

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024492   Kavita Deep;Arvind Kumar;Singh D P;Yadav P R (Zoology Dep, Govt. Degree College, Nanouta, Saharanpur, Email: zooaayush@gmail.com) : Study of the ecological factors affecting on food preference experiment and population dynamics of Bagrada cruciferarum Krik.. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 257-60.

Bagrada cruciferarum Kirkaldy is a common insect in India, belongs to Heteroptera (Pentatomidae). This bug is most prevalent in Saharanpur due to variable ecological factors in this region (tarai area). The present study deals with the ecological factors affecting on food preference experiment and population of the bugs. The fluctuation in the environmental condition like temperature, humidity and rainfall affect directly on the growth of host plants and thus also the population of nymphs and adults are affected.

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024491   Johri P K;Tripathi R;Johri R (Zoology Dep, D.A.V. College, Kanpur-208 001, Email: aarkumarpee59@gmail.com) : Effect of restricted feeding of normal food with aphrodisiac polyherbal preparation on prepubertal and adult male albino rats on fertility and sex ratio. J expl Zool 2014, 17(1), 189-91.

Food consumption per day per rat decreased in animals kept on restricted feeding schedule of normal food (2, 4, 8 and 12 hr), the similar trend was observed in experimental groups with aphrodisiac polyherbal preparation (APP) at the dose level of 200 mg/kg b. wt. for 60 consecutive days;prepared by 24 indigenous medicinal plant parts viz., Asparagus racemosus Willd (Tuberous root), Tinospora cordifolia Miers (Dried stem), Tribulus terrestris Linn (Fruits), Withania somnifera Dunal (Roots), Astercantha longifolia Nees.(Seeds), Asparagus adscendenns Roxb (Tuberous roots), Elettaria cardamomum Maton (Seeds), Amomum subulatum Roxb. (Seeds), Crocus sativus Linn. (Stigma), Piper longum Linn (Fruit), Syzygium aromaticum Linn (Inflorescence), Myristica fragrans Houtt (Fruit), Zingiber officinale Rosc (Rhizome), Pueraria tuberosa DC (Bark), Mucuna pruriens Baker (Seeds), Eulophia campestris Wall. (Inflorescence), Salmalia malabaeicum (DC.) (Bark), Santalum album Linn (Wood), Anacyclus pyrethrum C.D. (Twigs), Centella asiatica Linn (Whole plant), Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn (Stem bark), Salvia plebeia R.Br. (Seeds), Altingia excelsa Noronha (Stone), Cucurbita maxima Duchesne (Seeds) during adulthood but it remained unchanged in immature rats except in a group which was restricted to feed for 2 hr. The body weight gain decreased significantly in both the age groups. Epididymal sperm concentration did not change with feeding restriction along with (APP) on adult rats as well as the rats which attain puberty during the study period. Conception rate in females after mating with males understudy did not alter and was at par to control. Percentage of male and female litters obtained after mating with females kept on 4, 8 and 12 hr per day feeding schedule during prepubertal period produced more males as compared to females (2 : 1). The results thus reveal that restricted feeding of normal food along with APP during prepubertal period increases fertility and affects sex ratios in rats.

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