Zoology Library

Beekeeping Equipment: Essential Tools for Successful Beekeeping

August 14, 2023August 7, 2024 Rajkumar Pawar

Beekeeping Equipment: Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby that requires proper knowledge, skills, and the right tools. Beekeepers rely on various types of equipment to create a conducive environment for the bees and ensure the smooth functioning of their colonies. In this article, we will explore the essential beekeeping equipment that every beekeeper should…

Economic Zoology

Suitable Varieties of Mulberry for cultivation in India

August 12, 2023August 7, 2024 Rajkumar Pawar

Suitable Varieties of Mulberry: Mulberry (Morus spp.) is a commonly cultivated plant in India, primarily for sericulture (silk production). There are several varieties of mulberry suitable for cultivation in different regions of India, considering factors such as climate, soil conditions, and local requirements. Suitable Varieties of Mulberry There are a number of mulberry varieties suitable for…

Economic Zoology

Indian Major Carps

August 12, 2023August 7, 2024 Rajkumar Pawar

Indian Major Carps: Indian major carps, also known as Indian carp or simply major carps, are a group of freshwater fish species that are widely cultivated in India. These species are economically important and form the backbone of freshwater aquaculture in the country. These three major carp species, namely rohu, catla, and mrigal, are often cultivated…

Introduction to Aquaculture

August 12, 2023August 7, 2024 Rajkumar Pawar

Aquaculture: It can be defined as a sustainable practice of fish harvesting that strives to keep aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems intact. Aquaculture provides an alternative to wild fish sanctuaries throughout the world. The aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. It also known as aqua…

Fishery Science

Species suitable for Biofloc Fish Farming in India

August 12, 2023August 7, 2024 Rajkumar Pawar

Species suitable for Biofloc Fish Farming in India: Biofloc fish farming is gaining popularity in India due toits high productivity and sustainable nature. Several fish species are suitable for biofloc fish farming in India, considering their adaptability to biofloc systems and market demand. Here are some commonly cultured fish species in biofloc fish farming in…

Fishery Science

Morphology of Laccifer lacca

August 12, 2023August 7, 2024 Rajkumar Pawar

Laccifer lacca: The lac insects are sluggish and it have almost sedentary in life. They live inside the tree twigs chambers. Therefore they are degenerated or lost the body, without wings but with distinct legs. Lac insect Laccifer lacca is a small, resinous, crawling scale-insect which inserts its beak into plant tissues, sucks juices, grows, and secretes lac from the…

Economic Zoology

LAC CULTURE : Life Cycle of Laccifer lacca

August 12, 2023August 7, 2024 Rajkumar Pawar

Life Cycle of Laccifer lacca (Lac Insect): Laccifer lacca, commonly known as lac insect or lac bug, is an insect species that plays an important role in the production of lac, a resinous substance used in various applications such as dyes, varnishes, and shellac. The life cycle of Laccifer lacca goes through several stages viz- Egg, Larva, Pupa and adult stage which…

Economic Zoology