Fish composition and diversity assessment of Apodu reservoir, Malete, Nigeria
The pilot study on fish composition and diversity of Apodu reservoir, Malete, Nigeria was carried outbetween January to May 2017 using cast and gill net. A total number of 3333 fish, comprising 8 familiesand 17 species were recorded. Brycinus nurse were most dominant for the period of study contributing29.31% and Auchenoglanis occidentalis, least abundant made up of 0.03% of total catch. Other familiesand there percentage contribution in the total catch were Mormyridae (34.14%); Cichlidae (15...
ECOGENOTOXICOGICAL ASSESSMENTS OF SOME SELECTED FISH SPECIES FROM APODU RESERVOIR, MALETE, NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA
Increased agricultural and domestic activities around and within aquatic ecosystem could poseserious threats to the habitat quality and ichthyofauna diversity. Nigeria is a country notablefor the alarming rate of water pollution. On the other hand, increased human populace aroundthe Apodu Reservoir has led to an intensifying rate of pollutants’ influx into the water body.To date, there is limited information on the habitat quality and associated genotoxic effectsof pollutants on physiology...
Gene frequencies of ABO and Rh blood groups in Nigeria: A review
Background: ABO and Rhesus factor (Rh) blood type are germane in human life in genetics and clinicalstudies.Aim of the study: The review was undertaken with the objective to provide data on the ABO and Rh(D)blood group distribution and gene frequency across Nigeria which is vital for blood transfusion and susceptibility to disease.Materials and methods: Literature search for ABO/Rh blood distribution in Nigeria was done and allele frequencies of A, B, O, D and d were calculated from the frequ...