MSC Zoology Project

LARVICIDAL EFFICACY OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT
OF Annona squamosa AGAINST Aedes aegypti
Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
the Degree of Master of Science in Zoology (Pure and Applied)
ABHIJITH.P
REG. NO: 84919616001
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021
Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.
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ABHIJITH.P Department of Zoology
M. Sc. Student University of Kerala
Department of Zoology Kariavattom
University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
Kariavattom Kerala, India
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “LARVICIDAL EFFICACY OF

METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF Annona squamosa AGAINST Aedes
aegypti” is a bona fide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of
M.Sc. Course under the supervision and guidance of Smt. JEEJAKUMARI V.K.,
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala and that no part
thereof has previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma or
other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom ABHIJITH.P
September 2021
A REVIEW ON MANTIDS (INSECTA: MANTODEA) OF
KERALA
AISWARYA S. L.
Reg No: 84919616002
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021
AISWARYA S. L. Department of Zoology
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A REVIEW ON

MANTIDS (INSECTA: MANTODEA) OF KERALA” is a bona fide
record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of M.Sc. Course under
the supervision and guidance of Dr. G. Prasad., Professor & Head, Department
of Zoology, University of Kerala and that no part thereof has previously formed
the basis for the award of any degree, diploma or other similar title or
recognition.
Kariavattom AISWARYA S. L.
September 2021
AN ASSESSMENT ON HUMAN-WILDLIFE
CONFLICT IN IDUKKI WILDLIFE DIVISION,
KERALA
Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the Degree of Master of Science in Zoology (Pure and Applied)
AKHILA DIVAKARAN
REG.NO: 84919616003
KARIAVATTOM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021.
Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala
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AKHILA DIVAKARAN Department of Zoology
MSc. Student University of Kerala
Dept. of Zoology Kariavattam
Kariavattam. Kerala
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “ASSESSMENT
OF HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN IDUKKI WILDLIFE DIVISION, KERALA”
is a bonafide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of MSc.
Course under the supervision and guidance of Dr.G Prasad, Head of the
department, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala , and that no part
thereof has previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma , or
other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattam, AKHILA DIVAKARAN

September 2021.
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Consequences of Acidic and Alkaline Water Exposure on
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Caudal Fin Regeneration
Dissertation
Submitted to the University of Kerala in
partial fulfilment of the requirement for the
Degree of Master of Science in Zoology
By
ANAGHA RAVI
Reg No: 84919616004
KARIAVATTOM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695581
SEPTEMBER 2021
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “Consequences of Acidic and Alkaline
Water Exposure on Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Caudal Fin Regeneration” is the research work
carried out by me under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Sreejith Parameswara Panicker,
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology and no part of this dissertation thereof has been
submitted earlier for the award of any degree, diploma or similar title as recognition.
Thiruvananthapuram ANAGHA RAVI

September, 2021
ULTRAVIOLET INDUCED OUT TURN OF CAUDAL FIN REGENERATION IN
DANIO RERIO
Dissertation
By
ANN PAUL
Reg No: 84919616005
KARIAVATTOM
SEPTEMBER 2021
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “Ultraviolet induced out turn of caudal
fin regeneration in Danio rerio” is the research work carried out by me under the supervision
and guidance of Dr. Sreejith Parameswara Panicker, Assistant Professor of the Department of
Zoology and no part of this dissertation thereof has been submitted earlier for the award of any
degree, diploma or similar title as recognition.
Thiruvananthapuram ANN PAUL

September, 2021
A REVIEW ON BIOCHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ORGANOPHOSPHATE
COMPOUNDS IN FISH
Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in
Zoology (Pure and Applied)
ANNIE GEORGE
REG. NO-84919616006
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021

ANNIE GEORGE Department of Zoology

M.Sc. Student University of Kerala
DECLARATION
I, ANNIE GEORGE hereby declare that this dissertation entitled is a

bona fide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of M.Sc. Course
under the supervision and guidance of, Dr. G. Prasad, Professor and Head of the
Department, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, and that no part thereof
has previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma, or other
similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom ANNIE GEORGE

SEPTEMBER 2021
BIODIVERSITY IN THE PONMUDI REGION OF THE WESTERN GHATS,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, WITH A FOCUS ON THE
ISOLATED POPULATION OF NILGIRI TAHR (Nilgiritragus hylocrius).
Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial fulfilment of the

requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Zoology (Pure and Applied)
ARYA S S
REG. NO: 84919616007
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021
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ARYA S S Department of Zoology

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled

" BIODIVERSITY IN THE PONMUDI REGION OF THE WESTERN GHATS,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, WITH A FOCUS ON THE
ISOLATED POPULATION OF NILGIRI TAHR (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)" is a
bonafide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of M.Sc. course
under the supervision and guidance of Dr. F.G. Benno Pereira, Assistant Professor,
Department of Zoology, University of Kerala and that no part thereof has previously
formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma or other similar title or
recognition.
Kariavattom ARYA S S
September 2021
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ANAESTHETICS USED IN FISH TRANSPORTATION - A
REVIEW
Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in

partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of
Master of Sciencein Zoology (Pure and Applied)
ASHNA S. S.
REG NO – 84919616008
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2020
ASHNA S S Department of Zoology
University of Kerala Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “ANAESTHETICS USED IN FISH

TRANSPORTATION - A REVIEW” is a bona fide record of the work carried out
by me during the tenure of MSc. Course under the supervision and guidance of DR.
F. G. BENNO PEREIRA, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, University
of Kerala and that no part thereof has previously formed the basis for the award of
any degree, diploma or other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom ASHNA S. S
September 2021
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON ODONATE DIVERSITY
OF ARUTHOOTTY, KOTTAYAM
CHRISTOPHER JOHN ISSAC
REG. NO: 84919616009
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021
Christopher John Issac Department of Zoology
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A PRELIMINARY STUDY

ON ODONATE DIVERSITY OF ARUTHOOTTY, KOTTAYAM” is a
bona fide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of M.Sc.
course under the supervision and guidance of Smt. Jeejakumari V.K.,
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala and that no
part thereof has previously formed the basis for the award of any degree,
diploma or other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom Christopher John Issac
September 2021
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF TWO ANAESTHETICS, CLOVE OIL AND
PHENOXYETHANOL ON TIGER BARB - PUNTIGRUS TETRAZONA

fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science
in Zoology (Pure and Applied)
EMMANUEL BIJU
(REG. NO-84919616010)
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021

EMMANUEL BIJU Department of Zoology

DECLARATION
I, EMMANUEL BIJU hereby declare that this dissertation entitled

“COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF TWO ANAESTHETICS, CLOVE OIL AND
PHENOXYETHANOL ON TIGER BARB - PUNTIGRUS TETRAZONA” is a
bona fide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of M.Sc. Course under
the supervision and guidance of Dr. F. G. Benno Pereira, Assistant Professor,
Department of Zoology, University of Kerala and that no part thereof has previously
formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma or other similar title or
recognition.
Kariavattom EMMANUEL BIJU

SEPTEMBER 2021
A REVIEW ON METAL TOXICITY AND HISTOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF
SELECTED METALS IN FISH

fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science
IRENE ANN MAMMEN

(REG. NO-84919616011)
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021
IRENE ANN MAMMEN Department of Zoology

DECLARATION
I, IRENE ANN MAMMEN hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A

REVIEW ON METAL TOXICITY AND HISTOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF
SELECTED METALS IN FISH” is a bona fide record of the work carried out by me
during the tenure of M.Sc. Course under the supervision and guidance of Dr. G.
Prasad, Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Zoology, University of
Kerala and that no part thereof has previously formed the basis for the award of any
degree,diploma or other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom IRENE ANN MAMMEN

SEPTEMBER 2021
Exploring the temperature-dependent caudal fin regeneration in
color variant Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Dissertation
By
RAGA S S
Reg No: 84919616012
KARIAVATTOM
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “Exploring the temperature-dependent

caudal fin regeneration in color variant Zebrafish (Danio rerio)” is the research work
carried out by me under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Sreejith Parameswara Panicker,
Assistant Professor of the Department of Zoology and no part of this dissertation thereof has
been submitted earlier for the award of any degree, diploma or similar title as recognition.
Thiruvananthapuram RAGA S S
September, 2021
A review on structural and functional characteristics of Na+/K+ ATPase
Project submitted to the University of Kerala in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
of Master of Science in Pure and Applied Zoology
RESHMA MOHAN
Registration number: 84919616013
Department Of Zoology
University Of Kerala
Kariavattom
Thiruvananthapuram- 695581
September 2021

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A review on structural and functional
characteristics of Na+/K+ ATPase” submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the
award of Degree of Master of Science in Zoology has not previously formed the basis for the
award of any degree, fellowship or other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom Reshma Mohan

September 2021
CONTACT TOXICITY AND FUMIGATION EFFECTS OF
METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF Annona squamosa, Syzygium
aromaticum AND Citrus aurentifola AGAINST Sitophilus oryzae

fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in
Zoology (Pure and Applied)
SANDRA MARIA B
REG. NO: 84919616014
KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021

SANDRA MARIA B Department of Zoology
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “CONTACT TOXICITY AND

FUMIGATION EFFECTS OF METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF Annona
squamosa, Syzygium aromaticum AND Citrus aurentifola AGAINST
Sitophilus oryzae” is a bona fide record of the work carried out by me during the
tenure of M.Sc. Course under the supervision and guidance of Smt.
JEEJAKUMARI V.K., Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, University
of Kerala and that no part thereof has previously formed the basis for the award
of any degree, diploma or other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom SANDRA MARIA B
August 2021
A RIVIEW ON ROLE OF THYROID
RECEPTORS AND STRESS IN FISHES
Project submitted to the University of Kerala in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Science in Pure and Applied Zoology
SUSHA S.S.
Candidate code: 84919616015
KARIAVATTOM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695581
SEPTEMBER 2021
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DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “a riview on role of thyroid

receptors and stress in fishes” submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement
for the award of Degree of Master of Science in Zoology has not previously
formed the basis for the award of any degree, fellowship or other similar title or
recognition.
Kariavattom Susha S.S.

September 2021
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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON THE PRESENT STATUS OF
ORNAMENTAL FISH TRADE IN INDIA
VIJAYALAKSHMI M.
REG. NO: 84919616016
KARYAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2021
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Vijayalakshmi M. Department of Zoology

Department of Zoology Karyavattom
Karyavattom Kerala, India
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON
THE PRESENT STATUS OF ORNAMENTAL FISH TRADE IN INDIA”
is a bona fide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of M.Sc.
Course under the supervision and guidance of Dr. G. Prasad., Professor & Head,
Department of Zoology, University of Kerala and that no part thereof has
previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma or other similar
title or recognition.
Karyavattom VIJAYALAKSHMI M.
September 2021
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A REVIEW ON HISTOLOGICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL EFFECTS
OF HERBICIDES IN FRESHWATER FISH

fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science
VISMAYA PRAKASH
REG NO – 84919616017
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA KARIAVATTOM,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SEPTEMBER 2020
VISMAYA PRAKASH Department of Zoology

Department of Zoology Kariavattam
DECLARATION
I, VISMAYA PRAKASH hereby declare that this dissertation entitled is a

bonafide record of the work carried out by me during the tenure of MSc. Course under
the supervision and guidance of, Dr. G. Prasad, Professor and Head of Department
of Zoology, University of Kerala and that no part thereof has previously formed the
basis for the award of any degree, diploma or other similar title or recognition.
Kariavattom VISMAYA PRAKASH

SEPTEMBER 2021

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LARVICIDAL EFFICACY OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT

OF Annona squamosa AGAINST Aedes aegypti

REG. NO: 84919616001

Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.

M. Sc. Student University of Kerala

Department of Zoology Kariavattom

University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram

Kariavattom Kerala, India

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “LARVICIDAL EFFICACY OF

M. Sc. Student University of Kerala

Department of Zoology Kariavattom

University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram

Kariavattom Kerala, India

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A REVIEW ON

Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala

Kariavattam, AKHILA DIVAKARAN

Thiruvananthapuram ANAGHA RAVI

Thiruvananthapuram ANN PAUL

Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial

Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.

ANNIE GEORGE Department of Zoology

I, ANNIE GEORGE hereby declare that this dissertation entitled is a

Kariavattom ANNIE GEORGE

Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial fulfilment of the

ARYA S S Department of Zoology

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled

Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “ANAESTHETICS USED IN FISH

CHRISTOPHER JOHN ISSAC

REG. NO: 84919616009

Christopher John Issac Department of Zoology

M. Sc. Student University of Kerala

Department of Zoology Kariavattom

University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram

Kariavattom Kerala, India

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A PRELIMINARY STUDY

Kariavattom Christopher John Issac

Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial

Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.

EMMANUEL BIJU Department of Zoology

I, EMMANUEL BIJU hereby declare that this dissertation entitled

Kariavattom EMMANUEL BIJU

Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial

IRENE ANN MAMMEN

IRENE ANN MAMMEN Department of Zoology

I, IRENE ANN MAMMEN hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “A

Kariavattom IRENE ANN MAMMEN

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “Exploring the temperature-dependent

Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala

Kariavattom Reshma Mohan

Dissertation submitted to the University of Kerala in partial

REG. NO: 84919616014

Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.

M. Sc. Student University of Kerala

Department of Zoology Kariavattom

University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram

Kariavattom Kerala, India

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “CONTACT TOXICITY AND

Kariavattom SANDRA MARIA B

Candidate code: 84919616015

Research Centre: Department of Zoology, University of Kerala

I hereby declare that this dissertation entitled “a riview on role of thyroid