Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016

  • Avifauna Diversity in Kafa Biosphere Reserve: Knowledge and Perception of Villagers in Southwest Ethiopia

    Weldemariam Tesfahunegny, Tesfu Fekensa, Getachew Mulualem

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
    Pages: 7-13
    Received: Aug. 23, 2016
    Accepted: Aug. 31, 2016
    Published: Sep. 18, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eeb.20160102.11
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    Abstract: This study was carried out from 2013 to 2014 in Kafa biosphere reserve, southwest Ethiopia. We investigated and documented population status of bird diversity and the existing local community knowledge, attitude and practice associated with ecological significance to conservation of avian diversity. Point observation method was used to collect data... Show More
  • Tree Species Composition of Kakum Conservation Area in Ghana

    Edward D. Wiafe

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
    Pages: 14-22
    Received: Aug. 22, 2016
    Accepted: Aug. 31, 2016
    Published: Sep. 21, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eeb.20160102.12
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    Abstract: Vegetation assessment was carried out in a rainforest to document tree species composition and vegetation dynamics after logging operation. The study took place at Kakum Conservation Area, Ghana. Satellite images for logging period and after logging were acquired, processed and analysed. Trees in quadrats that were systematically distributed on tra... Show More
  • Evolutionary Relationship of Genomic Insulin Sequence in Different Mammalian Species: A Computational Approach

    M. A Hashem, Neena Islam, Md. Moinul Abedin Shuvo, Md. Arifuzzaman

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
    Pages: 23-28
    Received: Aug. 17, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 05, 2016
    Published: Sep. 22, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eeb.20160102.13
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    Abstract: Genomic insulin is located on the short arm of chromosome 11 in human genome. It is a well studied polypeptide hormone, consists of 110 amino acids which start with signaling peptide of 1-24 amino acids, B-chain of 25-54 amino acids, C-peptide of 55-89 amino acids and end with A-chain of 90-110 amino acids. Insulin, produced by the beta cell of the... Show More
  • The Effect of the Ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi (Ctenophora: Lobata) on the Population Density and Species Composition of Mesoplankton in Inshore Waters of the Caspian Sea

    Aboulghasem Roohi, Mozhgan Rowshantabari, Mehdi Naderi Jolodar, Seyedeh Ameneh Sajjadi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
    Pages: 29-34
    Received: Aug. 28, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 10, 2016
    Published: Sep. 29, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eeb.20160102.14
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    Abstract: This paper examined the qualitative and quantitative of food composition of the ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi, as well as its feeding intensity and predatory impact on selected mesoplankton species in the inshore waters of the southern Caspian Sea. The ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi initially increased during 2001-2002 with the abundance and biomass o... Show More
  • An Assessment of Aquatic Biodiversity of River Bagmati Nepal

    Kripa Ram Mehta, Ujjawal Kumar Singh Kushwaha

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
    Pages: 35-40
    Received: Sep. 11, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 23, 2016
    Published: Oct. 11, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eeb.20160102.15
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    Abstract: Bagmati is the most important river of the Kathmandu valley. It is the symbol of civilization and watched sacred in Hindu religion. An assessment were done in 2012-2013 in five sites of Bagmati in Kathmandu valley which revealed that the river is totally polluted with bacteria, aquatic flora and fauna and with sewage. The main tributary of the rive... Show More