Hooghly Matlah Estuary: It is located within the State of West Bengal, occupies the marshy deltaic area called the Sunderbans. Sunderbans at the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta are regarded as the largest single mangrove jungle of the world transcending the political boundaries of India and Bangladesh and occupying a total of 10,000 km2. Hooghly Matlah Estuary The…
Fish seed Collection: It is the most important component for fish culture. The freshwater resources of our country for fish culture are estimated to be 2.85 million hectares of pond and tanks. In addition to this, another 2.05 million hectares of water area is available in the form of reservoirs or lakes. It has been…
Aquatic Ecosystem: Understanding a species’ natural environment, prey, and predators is essential because no species can exist in isolation. The natural interaction of aquatic factors with the species under cultivation is essential for aquaculture. The growth and survival of farmed species depend heavily on the knowledge gained from the study of aquatic environments. Aquatic Ecosystem…
Capture Fisheries Resources of India: India has the distinction of being one of the third largest producers of fish in the world and ranks second in terms of total inland fish production after China and Bangladesh (FAO, 2010). All in all, this sector has been recognized as a powerful income and employment generator since it…
Hemichordata: They are tongue worms, which have been included for long as a subphylum or class of Phylum Chordata in the lower chordates or Protochordata, but now they are placed as an independent phylum of invertebrates, since their supposed affinities with chordates are doubtful. Hemichordata are a small group of marine, solitary or colonial, worm-like,…
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International Day for Biological Diversity: This day is all about celebrating the incredible variety of life on Earth and raising awareness about the importance of protecting it. Biodiversity is the backbone of our ecosystems, providing everything from the air we breathe to the food we eat. In this article, we will see here the significance…
New Discovery of Cell Division: It is the process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, is a fundamental mechanism in biology. It plays a pivotal role in various biological processes, including growth, development, and reproduction. Over the years, researchers have made significant strides in understanding the intricate mechanisms underlying…
