African Journal of Aquatic Science, Volume 44, Issue 4 (2019)

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African Journal of Aquatic Science, Volume 44, Issue 4 (2019)

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Review Article

Review
Eutrophication of Ethiopian water bodies: a serious threat to water quality, biodiversity and public health
T Fetahi
Pages: 303-312
Published online: 27 Nov 2019
AbstractforEutrophication of Ethiopian water bodies: a serious threat to water quality, biodiversity and public health | References | PDF (322.9 KB)
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Research Articles

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Characterisation of selected micro-estuaries and micro-outlets in South Africa using microalgal, zooplanktonic and macrozoobenthic assemblages
ML Magoro, T Dalu, LRD Human, R Perissinotto, SHP Deyzel, TH Wooldridge, JB Adams & AK Whitfield
Pages: 313-327
Published online: 22 Nov 2019
AbstractforCharacterisation of selected micro-estuaries and micro-outlets in South Africa using microalgal, zooplanktonic and macrozoobenthic assemblages | References | PDF (5 MB)
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Ecological, recreational and educational potential of a small artificial wetland in an urban environment
PN Gitau, GG Ndiritu & NN Gichuki
Pages: 329-338
Published online: 15 Nov 2019
AbstractforEcological, recreational and educational potential of a small artificial wetland in an urban environment | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Mapping distribution of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Rwanda using multispectral remote sensing imagery
JA Mukarugwiro, SW Newete, E Adam, F Nsanganwimana, KA Abutaleb & MJ Byrne
Pages: 339-348
Published online: 07 Nov 2019
AbstractforMapping distribution of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Rwanda using multispectral remote sensing imagery | References | PDF (9.6 MB)
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Seasonal and successional patterns of phytoplankton in Epe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria
OA Kunrunmi & TA Adesalu
Pages: 349-360
Published online: 07 Nov 2019
AbstractforSeasonal and successional patterns of phytoplankton in Epe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria | References | PDF (577.4 KB)
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Water quality assessment using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators in streams and rivers around Sebeta, Ethiopia
A Mezgebu, A Lakew & B Lemma
Pages: 361-367
Published online: 18 Nov 2019
AbstractforWater quality assessment using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators in streams and rivers around Sebeta, Ethiopia | References | PDF (430.6 KB)
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The potential use of chironomids (Insecta: Diptera) as bioindicators in streams and rivers around Sebeta, Ethiopia
A Mezgebu, A Lakew, B Lemma & G Beneberu
Pages: 369-376
Published online: 07 Nov 2019
AbstractforThe potential use of chironomids (Insecta: Diptera) as bioindicators in streams and rivers around Sebeta, Ethiopia | References | PDF (7.4 MB)
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Spatio-temporal structure of fish communities Mochokidae (Ostariophysi, Siluriformes) in the Malebo Pool, Congo River (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
JM Tembeni, B Mbomba, JC Micha & V Mbadu
Pages: 377-388
Published online: 03 Dec 2019
AbstractforSpatio-temporal structure of fish communities Mochokidae (Ostariophysi, Siluriformes) in the Malebo Pool, Congo River (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | References | PDF (344.5 KB)
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Assessment of trace metals in water samples and tissues of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from the Akaki River Catchment and the Aba Samuel Reservoir, central Ethiopia
AB Kassegne, T Berhanu, JO Okonkwo & S Leta
Pages: 389-399
Published online: 22 Nov 2019
AbstractforAssessment of trace metals in water samples and tissues of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from the Akaki River Catchment and the Aba Samuel Reservoir, central Ethiopia | References | PDF (448.7 KB)
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Occurrence of selected pharmaceuticals in industrial wastewater, receiving waters and fish
SM Lan, NH Amaeze, HE Obanya & CU Okoroafor
Pages: 401-408
Published online: 03 Dec 2019
AbstractforOccurrence of selected pharmaceuticals in industrial wastewater, receiving waters and fish | References | PDF (616.9 KB) | Supplemental
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Short Notes

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A tale of records from Hakskeen Pan, the first record of Pumilibranchipus deserti Hamer and Brendonck, 1995 (Anostraca, Branchiopoda) from South Africa and the pursuit of a new world land speed record
E Meyer-Milne & MC Mlambo
Pages: 409-413
Published online: 12 Nov 2019
AbstractforA tale of records from Hakskeen Pan, the first record of Pumilibranchipus deserti Hamer and Brendonck, 1995 (Anostraca, Branchiopoda) from South Africa and the pursuit of a new world land speed record | References | PDF (606 KB)
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Diet of Glossogobius callidus (Teleostei: Gobiidae) in freshwater impoundments in the Sundays River Valley of the Eastern Cape, South Africa
L Mofu, DJ Woodford, RJ Wasserman, T Dalu & OLF Weyl
Pages: 415-420
Published online: 04 Nov 2019
AbstractforDiet of Glossogobius callidus (Teleostei: Gobiidae) in freshwater impoundments in the Sundays River Valley of the Eastern Cape, South Africa | References | PDF (381.2 KB)
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Effects of Chromolaena odorata leaf extract on behaviour and haematology of Clarias gariepinus juveniles (Burchell, 1822)
N Okoro, SC Iheanacho, J Nwakpa & K Eze
Pages: 421-427
Published online: 25 Nov 2019
AbstractforEffects of Chromolaena odorata leaf extract on behaviour and haematology of Clarias gariepinus juveniles (Burchell, 1822) | References | PDF (335.3 KB)
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