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First record of two hymenopteran species, Brachymeria excarinata Gahan (Chalcididae) and Pteromalus sp. (Pteromalidae), as hyperparasitoids of Diadegma insulare in Senegal

Babacar Labou*, Etienne Tendeng, Mamadou Diatte, El hadji Sérigne Sylla, Karamoko Diarra

Int. J. Biosci. 27(6), 167-174, December 2025.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/27.6.167-174

Keywords: biological control, Brassicaceae, Parasitoid, Plutella xylostella, West Africa

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Fire spread control for management purpose: Fuel moisture critical threshold in annually burned dry savanna of west Africa

Tionhonkélé Drissa Soro, Jean-Luc Kouassi, Bareremna Afelu, Amara Ouattara, Moussa Koné

Int. J. Biosci. 27(4), 19-33, October 2025.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/27.4.19-33

Keywords: Critical threshold, Fire management, Fire spread, Fuel moisture, Savanna, West Africa

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Impact of gold panning activity on the structure of macroinvertebrates in Nakanbe catchment in Burkina Faso (West Africa)

Idrissa Kaboré, Bancé Victor, Tampo Lallébila, Ouéda Adama

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 23(6), 5-14, December 2023.

Keywords: Diversity, Freshwater, Macroinvertebrates, Mining, West Africa

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State of knowledge on the development of multimetric index based on benthic macroinvertebrates in West Africa

Houeyi BP Capo-Chichi, Delphine Adandedjan, Thierry M Agblononon Houelome, Philippe A Laleye

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 18(6), 48-63, June 2021.

Keywords: Bio-indicators, Water quality, West Africa

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Characterization of monitor lizard meat uses for food security and nutrition in Benin, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast

UP Tougan, M Ouedraogo, RRA Assa, G Mabossy-Mobouna, F Malaisse, EL Bomisso, M Cherif, GA Mensah6, AI Domingo, F Hongbete, A Théwis

Int. J. Agron. & Agric. Res. 18(3), 33-45, March 2021.

Keywords: Bushmeat, Food security, Taboos, Use, Varanidae, West Africa

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Aquatic Macroinvertebrates diversity and assessment of urban water quality with the use of EPTC index in Daloa (Côte d’Ivoire; West Africa)

K. R Djene, K. Y Bony, J. R Allouko, E. H. Y Kamagate, K. F Konan

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 14(4), 1-7, April 2019.

Keywords: Côte d’Ivoire, EPTC index, Macroinvertebrates, Urban water quality, West Africa

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Comparative study of the diet of three species of freshwater shrimp: Macrobrachium vollenhovenii, M. macrobrachion and M. dux (Crustacea, Palaemonidae) in Cavally River, Côte d’Ivoire

Toto Kouamé, Gouli Gooré Bi, Claver Kémomadjèhi Djiriéoulou

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 13(5), 142-152, November 2018.

Keywords: Cavally, Côte d’Ivoire, Fresh Water, Prey, Shrimp, West Africa

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Feeding habits of the blue shark Prionace glauca (Linnaeus, 1758) off the coastal waters of Ivory Coast (West Africa)

Kouadio Justin Konan, Kouassi Yves-Narcisse Kouamé, Nahoua Issa Ouattara, Tidiani Koné

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 12(3), 192-200, March 2018.

Keywords: Blue shark, Diet, Stomach contents, Top predators, West Africa

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Comparative study of food and feeding habits of the Sompat grunt Pomadasys jubelini (Cuvier, 1830) Perciformes, Haemulidae in three lagoons complex of Côte d’Ivoire: Grand-Lahou, Ebrie and Aby

Iridjé Marcelle Bodji, Kouadio Justin Konan, Soumaïla Sylla, Boua Celestin Atsé

Int. J. Biosci. 10(4), 323-332, April 2017.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/10.4.323-332

Keywords: Côte d’Ivoire, Feeding habits, Lagoons complex, Pomadasys jubelini, Sompat grunt, West Africa

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Dytiscidae, Noteridae and Hydrophilidae of semi-arid rivers and reservoirs of Burkina Faso: species inventory, diversity and ecological notes

I. Kaboré, M.A. Jäch, A. Ouéda, O. Moog, W. Guenda, A.H. Melcher

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 8(4), 1-14, April 2016.

Keywords: Aquatic beetles, Burkina Faso, Semi-arid, Vegetation, West Africa

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First record of two hymenopteran species, Brachymeria excarinata Gahan (Chalcididae) and Pteromalus sp. (Pteromalidae), as hyperparasitoids of Diadegma insulare in Senegal

Fire spread control for management purpose: Fuel moisture critical threshold in annually burned dry savanna of west Africa

Impact of gold panning activity on the structure of macroinvertebrates in Nakanbe catchment in Burkina Faso (West Africa)

State of knowledge on the development of multimetric index based on benthic macroinvertebrates in West Africa

Characterization of monitor lizard meat uses for food security and nutrition in Benin, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast

Aquatic Macroinvertebrates diversity and assessment of urban water quality with the use of EPTC index in Daloa (Côte d’Ivoire; West Africa)

Comparative study of the diet of three species of freshwater shrimp: Macrobrachium vollenhovenii, M. macrobrachion and M. dux (Crustacea, Palaemonidae) in Cavally River, Côte d’Ivoire

Feeding habits of the blue shark Prionace glauca (Linnaeus, 1758) off the coastal waters of Ivory Coast (West Africa)

Comparative study of food and feeding habits of the Sompat grunt Pomadasys jubelini (Cuvier, 1830) Perciformes, Haemulidae in three lagoons complex of Côte d’Ivoire: Grand-Lahou, Ebrie and Aby

Dytiscidae, Noteridae and Hydrophilidae of semi-arid rivers and reservoirs of Burkina Faso: species inventory, diversity and ecological notes

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