Zoos' Print Journal 

About: Zoos' Print Journal is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Fauna & Genus. It has an ISSN identifier of 0971-6378. Over the lifetime, 835 publications have been published receiving 4479 citations.

Diagnosis of chytridiomycosis in amphibians by histologic examination

Abstract: Chytridiomycosis is a fatal disease of post-metamorphic frogs and can be carried by healthy tadpoles. Here we describe methods for preparing and interpreting histologic sections from adults and tadpoles for the diagnosis of chytridiomycosis.

Indian spiders (Arachnida: Araneae): Updated checklist 2005

Abstract: © Zoo Outreach Organisation; www.zoosprint.org Manuscript 1283; Received 09 November 2004; Revised received 20 May 2005; Finally accepted 24 August 2005; Date of publication 21 September 2005 1999 ABSTRACT This is the first attempt to update the list of spiders described formally in India. The list is compiled following Platnick's The World Spider Catalog. Extensive search of scientific peerreviewed publications in the region revealed 40 new species, which are not included in Platnick's list. The checklist is compared extensively with Tikader's list. In all, 1442 species of spiders in 59 families have been listed as described formally from India. Taxonomic verification is recommended for 51 species. Seventy-nine species listed by Tikader do not occur in India. Fifty-three species listed by Dyal and included in Platnick's list do not occur in India. The paper lists replacement names, incertae sedis, nomina nuda, nomina dubia, transfers, synonyms, wrong taxonomic placements, Dyal's species, etc. The checklist is updated up to 15 August 2005.

Season and landscape wise distribution of butterflies in tamhini, northern western ghats, india

Abstract: Our study takes the first step of documenting butterfly diversity and distribution along the seasonal gradient and across five landscape elements. We censused butterfly community in Tamhini, northern Western Ghats, across six seasons and five landscape elements using line transect method for two years. A total of 69 butterfly species belonging to 52 genera and five families were encountered in the study area. The data was analysed for α and β diversity. There were two peaks in the α diversity in summer and early winter. Monsoon fauna was distinctly different from that of other seasons. Maximum diversity was observed in the partially disturbed areas with human habitation. Landscape type satisfying variable niche showed maximum α diversity. Our findings in the seasonal and landscape wise distribution of butterflies are important with respect to monitoring animal diversity and defining conservation strategies in the northern Western Ghats.

Fish diversity and conservation aspects in an aquatic ecosystem in northeastern india

Abstract: Biodiversity and its conservation are regarded as one of the major issues of enabling sustainable use of natural resources. This contribution focuses on the diversity of fish population and their conservation aspects in the biggest freshwater tectonic Lake Sone (3458.12ha) in Assam, India. The study revealed the occurrence of 69 species of fishes in the lake belonging to 49 genera, 24 families and 11 orders. Of these fishes, 84.2% belonged to the primary freshwater group (Cyprinids 35.39%), while the rest to the peripheral class. Attempts have been made to portray the fish diversity of the lake zoogeographically and emphasise the value of conserving biodiversity. Further, results of linear regression revealed significant correlations between fish yield and soil organic carbon, soil potassium, water pH, total alkalinity and conductivity, and aquatic macrophytic biomass.

Exotic fishes and freshwater fish diversity

Abstract: The freshwater aquatic biodiversity is depleting alarmingly due to the introduction of exotic species and other anthropogenic activities. The indiscriminate transfer of exotic fishes has brought about a wide array of problems including extirpation of indigenous species. The exotics compete with the indigenous species for food, habitat and may even prey upon them, introduce new parasites and diseases, result in the production of hybirds and cause genetic ‘erosion’ of indigenous species and degradation of the physico-chemical nature of aquatic ecosystems. The potential risks not only affect the biodiversity, but also the socio-economic aspects of the human community that depend on aquatic ecosystems for their sustenance. The paper reviews the impact of exotic fishes on aquatic biodiversity in India and the measures to check this.