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Biology

Protochordata: Discovering the Characters and Classification with Examples

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 Rajkumar Pawar

Protochordata: The organisms belonging to the Protochordata or acraniates are generally known as the lower chordates. They don’t form a “proper” taxonomic group and are only classified as such for convenience purposes. However, they do form a major group of Chordata. They are also known as Acraniata because they lack a true skull. Characteristics of…

Zoology

Food and Feeding of Aquarium Fishes

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 Rajkumar Pawar

Food and Feeding of Aquarium Fishes: The amount of food required depends upon the type of food, culture conditions, and individual fish. Food and Feeding of Aquarium Fishes Newly hatched larvae may feed almost continuously. Fish generally will not overeat, unless they are fed too infrequently. One to two feedings a day are best for…

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Common Diseases in Aquarium Fishes

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Rajkumar Pawar

Diseases in Aquarium Fishes: Aquarium fish are susceptible to various diseases, often caused by stress, poor water conditions, overcrowding, or the introduction of infected fish. Here’s a breakdown of common aquarium fish diseases, their symptoms, causes, and treatments: Common Diseases in Aquarium Fishes 1. Ich (White Spot Disease) 2. Columnaris (Cotton Wool Disease) 3. Velvet…

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Animal Tissue: Structure, Types and Functions

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 Rajkumar Pawar

Animal Tissue: Animal tissues play a vital role in the structure and functioning of the animal body. They are essential for various physiological processes that enable an organism to survive and thrive. The study of animal tissues, known as histology, provides insights into how these tissues work together to form organs and systems that are…

Biology

Human Health and Disease

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 Rajkumar Pawar

Human Health and Disease: Human health is one of the most important aspects of our lives, but it is often taken for granted until something goes wrong. From the moment we wake up, we rely on our bodies to perform countless functions, allowing us to live, work, and enjoy life. But what happens when disease…

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Biology

Pisces-General Characters and Outline Classification up to order level with Examples

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Rajkumar Pawar No Comments

Pisces: The series Pisces (L., piscis = fish) of the truly jawed vertebrates (Gnathostomata) includes all the fishes which are essential aquatic forms with paired fins for swimming and gills for respiration. we will understand the general characters and classification of fishes upto orders. General Characters of Series Pisces Outline Classification up to order level…

Zoology, Biology, Fishery Science

Aquarium Plants: Importance and Types

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 Rajkumar Pawar No Comments

Aquarium Plants: Aquarium plants are a great way to enhance the beauty and create a more natural and healthy environment. They provide oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, help with nutrient absorption, and can even reduce algae growth by competing for nutrients. Importance of Aquarium Plants Types of Aquarium plants 1. Floating plants: Plants have their foliage…

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