Maternal exposure to tris (2-butoxyethyl) phosphate induces F0 female reproductive toxicity and offspring developmental toxicity in zebrafish by Anqi Dong, Wenqian Lei, Weiqi Zhou, Wenwen Li, Jianghua Wang

“…Moreover, the accumulation of TBOEP in F0 and their embryos (F1) was observed, indicating significant maternal transfer of TBOEP to the offspring. In F1 larvae, a dose-dependent increase in developmental toxicity (decreased heart rate and swimming behavior, increased larval mortality, and deformity) was observed. …”
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Larvicidal Evaluation against Aedes aegypti and Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Potential of the Essential Oil of Tridax procumbens L. Leaves by Lethicia B. Brandão, Lizandra L. Santos, Rosany L. Martins, Alex B. L. Rodrigues, Erica de M. Rabelo, Allan K. R. Galardo, Sheylla S. M. da S. de Almeida

“…The antioxidant activity was evaluated by the sequestration method of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical, the cytotoxic activity was evaluated using Artemia salina, the larvicidal bioassay was performed with larvae in the third stage of development of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and the identification of the metabolites was performed by gas chromatography coupled to the mass spectrometer (GC-MS). …”
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In Vivo Anthelmintic Efficacy of Adansonia digitata and Anogeissus leiocarpa against Haemonchus contortus Infestation Induced in Sheep by Julienne Kuiseu, Basile Konmy, Christian Cocou Dansou, Tony Taofick Babalola Abiodoun Sounkere, Claude Gbemeho Houssoukpe, Sylvie Mawule Hounzangbe-Adote, Patrick Aleodjrodo Edorh, Pascal Abiodoun Olounlade

“…Twenty-eight sheep were artificially infected with 3000 Infective larvae (L3) of Hc and divided into four groups. Groups 1 and 2 received 3.2 g/kg of Ad and Al leaf powder according to the body weight for three days by oral route. …”
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Comparing Host Plant Resistance, Engineered Resistance, and Insecticide Treatment for Control of Colorado Potato Beetle and Potato Leafhopper in Potatoes by Gerald M. Ghidiu, David S. Douches, Kimberly J. Felcher, Joseph J. Coombs

“…Similar and acceptable control of the Colorado potato beetle larvae was obtained with the Bt-cry3A lines and the thiamethoxam treated “Superior” variety. …”
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SCREENING FOR MAIZE RESISTANT GENOTYPES AGAINST STALK BORERS’ (Sesamia calamistis Hampson) INFESTATION IN MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA by Idowu, G.A., Oyewale, R.O., Jiboh, B.S., Bolajoko, M.H., Ibrahim, H.M., Bello, A.K

“…The maize genotypes were obtained from the International Institution of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan, Oyo state while the stem borer larvae were reared at the Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna state. …”
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The Influence of Sperm Activation Methods and Oocyte Collection on the Reproductive Effects of Northern Pike (<i>Esox lucius</i>) by Michał Cydzik, Krystyna Demska-Zakęś, Mirosław Szczepkowski, Bożena Szczepkowska, Beata Sarosiek, Michał Blitek, Aleksy Kowalski, Radosław Kajetan Kowalski

“…The average hatching percentage of larvae was 89.5% in groups using the pneumatic method, compared to 71.2% in the traditional groups, highlighting the advantages of this modern approach. …”
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E. coli Meningitis Presenting in a Patient with Disseminated Strongyloides stercoralis by Juliana B. Gomez, Yvan Maque, Manuel A. Moquillaza, William E. Anicama

“…Autopsy was performed and microscopic examination revealed the presence of multiple Strongyloides larvae throughout the body. Conclusion. Strongyloides stercoralis infection should be excluded in adults with spontaneous E. coli meningitis, especially, if gastrointestinal symptoms and history of travelling to an endemic area are present. …”
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Targeting AI-2 quorum sensing: harnessing natural products against Streptococcus suis biofilm infection by Shuji Gao, Shuo Yuan, Yingying Quan, Wenjie Jin, Yamin Shen, Rishun Li, Baobao Liu, Yuxin Wang, Li Yi, Shaohui Wang, Xiaogai Hou, Yang Wang

“…Finally, the efficacy of SAA and RH against S. suis infection was validated in Galleria mellonella larvae, confirming their significant anti-infection effects.…”
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Zooplankton as an Indicator: A Dramatic Shift in Its Composition Following a Sudden Temporal Brownification of a Tropical Oligotrophic Lake in Southern Mexico by Manuel Elías-Gutiérrez, Martha Valdez-Moreno, Lucia Montes-Ortiz, Alma E. García-Morales

“…A dramatic shift in the zooplankton community occurred: biomass was reduced to a minimum and 20 species of water mites, five copepods, three cladocerans, three chironomids and six species of fish larvae disappeared for a period of at least one year. …”
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Chemical composition of sediment and macrozoobenthos of small urban lakes, the Republic of Karelia, Russia by Evgeny Savosin, Zakhar Slukovskii

“…Macrozoobenthos groups most tolerant to environmental conditions, for example, Chironomidae larvae, prevailed in the studied urban lakes. The economic development of the lakes leads to ecosystem transformation and long-term eutrophication over time affecting the biotic indicators of surface water quality. …”
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Quails of Stavropol Region: Autumn Food Habits by Anatoly P. Kaledin, Lyubov V. Malovichko, Alexander G. Rezanov, Lyudmila S. Drozdova, Andiya T. Serikbayeva

“…In the autumn, they feeding on green plants, wheat grain, seeds of cultivated and wild plants, and insect larvae.…”
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Common insect pests in homes and cultural heritage sites by Bouthaina Hasnaoui, Fabien Fohrer, Philippe Parola, Jean-Michel Berenger

“…Termite infestations can remain undetected and cause considerable damage that may even lead to the complete destruction of a building’s structural integrity. Cloth moth larvae are known to damage textiles, including carpets, furniture, clothes, and tapestries. …”
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Effects of three different host plants on two sex life table parameters of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda by Zhao Wang, Huan Zhu, Dao-Chao Jin, Jin-Ting Hou, Xia Liu

“…Spodoptera frugiperda larvae fed on sweet potato had the lowest pupal weight (116.18 mg) and pupation rate (68.19%). …”
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Nano-biopesticide formulation comprising of silver nanoparticles anchored to Ocimum sanctum: a sustainable approach to pest control in jute farming by Avirup Ghosh, Dipanwita Majumdar, Himani Biswas, Anupam Chowdhury, Sanjoy Podder

“…The synergistic interactions between the components in the nano-biopesticide formulation can be associated with its greater effectiveness as a promising toxicant to the larvae of the jute caterpillar compared to the mere leaf extract, thereby, demonstrating a greener and safer method for effective pest management.…”
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Combined effects of gibberellin and vermiwash on the life history and antioxidant system of Phthorimaea absoluta (Meyrick) in tomato plants by Azim Nemati, Jalal Jalali Sendi, Yaghoub Fathipour

“…Enzymatic assays revealed altered antioxidant and detoxifying enzyme activities in treated larvae. This study suggests that gibberellin and vermiwash treatments could be incorporated into pest management strategies for sustainable tomato production.…”
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PCR-Based Detection of Babesia ovis in Rhipicephalus bursa and Small Ruminants by Bijan Esmaeilnejad, Mousa Tavassoli, Siamak Asri-Rezaei, Bahram Dalir-Naghadeh, Karim Mardani, Ghader Jalilzadeh-Amin, Mostafa Golabi, Jafar Arjmand

“…Positive amplification from blood of ruminants, ticks, oviposition ticks, eggs, and larvae was subjected to restriction digestion with HphI. …”
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Frequency and Clinical Features of Dengue Infection in a Schoolchildren Cohort from Medellin, Colombia by Berta Nelly Restrepo, Leidy Diana Piedrahita, Ivony Yireth Agudelo, Gabriel Parra-Henao, Jorge E. Osorio

“…Aedes aegypti adults were found in both households and in schools, whereas Aedes aegypti larvae were found only in schools. These results showed an elevated dengue frequency in children, with symptoms similar to those of other febrile illness and transmission risk in households and schools.…”
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Substitution time of natural food by artificial diet on survival rate and growth of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) postlarvae during rearing in low salinity media by Ferdinand Hukama Taqwa, Daniel Djokosetiyanto, Ridwan Affandi

“…That is supported by chemical-physical value of water quality still in range appropriate to survival rate of white shrimp post larvae during a rearing period. The result of this experiment indicated that requirement nutrient of PL25 in low salinity did not fulfilled if only rely on natural food, so that require artificial diet with nutrition content to support growth and survival rate of white shrimp post larvae more maximal. …”
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A single base pair substitution in zebrafish distinguishes between innate and acute startle behavior regulation. by Elelbin A Ortiz, Philip D Campbell, Jessica C Nelson, Michael Granato

“…Together, this work eliminates loss of syt7a as causative for the escapist phenotype and suggests that mechanisms that regulate the establishment of behavioral thresholds in escapist larvae can operate independently from those regulating acute threshold regulation.…”
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Epidemic situation of cestodiasis in domestic reindeer on reindeer farms in the Murmansk Oblast by R. A. Pochepko, A. P. Kartashova, A. Lavikainen, S. Malkamäki

“…Most lesions were detected in liver where the agent’s larvae cysts are observed. It was established that the level of domestic reindeer infestation with the agents of cysticercosis in APC “Tundra” was 0.5%, echinococcosis – 0.04%, in APC HFE SEN “Olenevod” cysticercosis was diagnosed in 0.81% cases, echinococcosis was not detected. …”
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