MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME OF THE SILVERTIP SHARK, CARCHARHINUS ALBIMARGINATUS, FROM THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

Mitochondrial genome of the Silvertip shark, Carcharhinus albimarginatus, from the British Indian Ocean Territory

The Chagos archipelago in Floor Mops - Mops the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) has been lacking in detailed genetic studies of its chondrichthyan populations.Chondrichthyes in Chagos continue to be endangered through illegal fishing operations, necessitating species distribution and abundance studies to facilitate urgent monitoring and conse

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The use of annual killifish in the biocontrol of the aquatic stages of mosquitoes in temporary bodies of fresh water; a potential new tool in vector control

Abstract Background Mosquitoes that breed in temporary pools in remote areas that dry up seasonally are especially difficult to control through chemical or biological means.The annual killifish has been suggested as a means of eradicating the aquatic stages of mosquitoes in transient pools because they can maintain permanent populations in such hab

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Decision importance as a cue for deferral

A series of 7 experiments found that people defer important Pin decisions more than unimportant decisions, and that this is independent of choice set composition.This finding persists even when deferral does not provide more flexibility (Experiment 2), when deferral has potential disadvantages (Experiment 3), and when deferral has no material benef

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Efficacy of native strains of entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis indica against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from India

Abstract Background The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E.Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a notorious polyphagous pest that has recently invaded India in 2018.Within a short period, this pest has spread throughout the country, causing a significant damage to maize.In order to manage this menace, farmers rely on chemical insecticides, bu

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