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VOL. 8, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Studies on cholesterol level in wild caught females of the Embollonurid Bat, Taphozous kachhensis (Dobson) in relation with reproductive cycle
Authors
M R Thengare, A V Dorlikar
Abstract
Bats play a key role as pollinators and significantly contribute in
controlling insects but very scanty information is available on their basic
physiology. The aim of the present investigation was to estimate the significant
differences in level of cholesterol in female Taphozous kachhensis during
various stages of the reproductive cycle. Estimation of cholesterol level was done
for twelve months representing all stages of the reproductive cycle. During
lactation, quiescence, recrudescence and oestrous mean cholesterol level was
found to be 149 ± 2.55 mg/dL, 154 ± 2.76 mg/dL, 155 ± 3.21 mg/dL and 158 ± 3.13
mg/dL respectively. During early pregnancy and mid pregnancy mean cholesterol
level was found to be 164.91 ± 1.27 mg/dL and 161.08 ± 3.02 mg/dL respectively.
Significant decrease in mean cholesterol level was noted during advanced
pregnancy when compared with early and mid pregnancy. Mean cholesterol level
was observed in the range of 137-173 mg/dL during the entire reproductive cycle
in females. Present investigation revealed the significant differences in the
level of cholesterol during the reproductive cycle and thus providing the
information regarding basal physiological measurement of bats.
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Pages:27-30
How to cite this article:
M R Thengare, A V Dorlikar "Studies on cholesterol level in wild caught females of the Embollonurid Bat, <i>Taphozous kachhensis</i> (Dobson) in relation with reproductive cycle". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 27-30
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