Dr. Hussein Khamis Hussein Ali
ProfessorDepartment of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Animal Ecophysiology from Alexandria University, Egypt
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Biography
Dr. Hussein K. Hussein is currently working as Professor and Head of Zoology Department at University of Alexandria, Egypt. He completed his PhD in 1990 from University of Alexandria in Ecophysiology. His area of work includes Environmental Sciences, Toxicology, Ecology and Environmental pollution. His responsibilities include the Chairman of Zoology Department, University of Alexandria, Egypt from 2013. He is a member of many scientific societies such as Egyptian German Society of Zoology, Egyptian Society of Zoology, United Arab Biologists Society, Environmental Society of Saudi Arabia and Egyptian Society of Wild Life Protection. He has published more than 60 articles in international and national peer reviewed journals. He wrote a chapter “Biodiversity of reptiles in Egyptian deserts” in the book name Egyptian deserts in 2001. He is also serving more than 10 journals as Editor/Reviewer. So far, Professor Hussein has produced 21 PhD and more than 50 MSc Scholars. Now-a-days he is supervising another 9 PhD and 13 MSc students, respectively.
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Selected Publications
- Zou, X., U. Yaqoob, H. Hussein, K.N. Salama and H. Fariborzi, 2023. A compact reconfigurable resonator-based direct current sensing system. J. Microelectromech. Syst., 32: 117-125.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Dahab, M., C. Ben-Dhaou, M. Cherif-Feildel, M. Moftah, H.K. Hussein, E. Moyse and S. Abdel Salam, 2023. Neural stem cells characterization in the vagal complex of adult ovine brain: A combined neurosphere assay/RTqPCR approach. Res. Vet. Sci., Vol. 164. 10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.105025.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Arafat, E.A., D.S. El-Sayed, H.K. Hussein, J. Flaven-Pouchon and B. Moussian et al., 2023. Entomotherapeutic role of Periplaneta americana extract in alleviating aluminum oxide nanoparticles-induced testicular oxidative impairment in migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria) as an ecotoxicological model. Antioxidants, Vol. 12. 10.3390/antiox12030653.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Alghadeer, M., A. Banerjee, A. Hajr, H. Hussein, H. Fariborzi and S.G. Rao, 2023. Surface passivation of niobium superconducting quantum circuits using self-assembled monolayers. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 15: 2319-2328.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H., A. Al Bazroun and H. Fariborzi, 2022. Microrobotic leg with expanded planar workspace. IEEE Robot. Autom. Lett., 7: 5998-6004.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H. and H. Fariborzi, 2022. Accurate sensorless multistable microsystem with a single actuator. Front. Mech. Eng., Vol. 8. 10.3389/fmech.2022.825470.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - El-Samad, L.M., S. El-Ashram, H.K. Hussein, K.K. Abdul-Aziz and E.H. Radwan et al., 2022. Time-delayed effects of a single application of agnps on structure of testes and functions in blaps polychresta forskal, 1775 (coleoptera: tenebrionidae). Sci. Total Environ., Vol. 806. 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150644.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - El-Samad, L.M., N.R. Bakr, S. El-Ashram, E.H. Radwan, K.K. Abdul Aziz, H.K. Hussein, A. El Wakil and M.A. Hassan 2022. Silver nanoparticles instigate physiological, genotoxicity, and ultrastructural anomalies in midgut tissues of beetles. Chem. Biol. Interact., Vol. 367. 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110166.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - El-Samad, L.M., M.A. Hassan, N.R. Bakr, S. El-Ashram, E.H. Radwan, K.K. Abdul Aziz, H.K. Hussein and A. El Wakil, 2022. Insights into Ag-NPs-mediated pathophysiology and ultrastructural aberrations in ovarian tissues of darkling beetles. Sci. Rep., Vol. 12. 10.1038/s41598-022-17712-z.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H., J.C. Santos, J.B. Izard and M. Gouttefarde, 2021. Smallest maximum cable tension determination for cable-driven parallel robots. IEEE Trans. Robot., 37: 1186-1205.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - El-Samad, L.M., H.K. Hussein, N.A. Toto, D.M. Mahmoud and E.H. Radwan, 2021. Variation of insect succession in summer on decomposing rabbit carrions treated with aluminum phosphide in Beheira governorate, Egypt. Swedish J. BioSci. Res., 2: 91-102.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Radwan E.H., M.M. Elghazaly, H.K. Hussein, K.K.A. Aziz and A.I. Barakat, 2020. Adverse effect of mixture of food additives on some biochemical parameters in male albino rats. J. Adv. Biol., 13: 1-13.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Radwan E.H., M.M. Elghazaly, K.K.A. Aziz, A. Barakat and H.K. Hussein, 2020. The possible effects of sodium nitrite and sodium benzoate as food additives on the liver in male rats. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY 13: 14-30.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Mohamed, A.H., M.N.A. El-Hameed, H.H. Khamis, G.K. Sharkawy and A.E.l.H. Samir, 2020. Antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory effects of two fabaceae extracts against streptozotocin induced diabetic impairment in male rats. World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 6: 12-29.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Khan, F., H. Hussein and M.I. Younis, 2020. Spring-shaped inductor tuned with a microelectromechanical electrothermal actuator. IEEE Magn. Lett., 11: 1-5.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H., H. Fariborzi and M.I. Younis, 2020. Modeling of beam electrothermal actuators. J. Microelectromech. Syst., 29: 1570-1581.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H., F. Khan and M.I. Younis, 2020. A symmetrical bistable mechanism from combination of pre-shaped microbeams. Sens. Actuators A: Phys., Vol. 306. 10.1016/j.sna.2020.111961.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H., F. Khan and M.I. Younis, 2020. A monolithic tunable symmetric bistable mechanism. Smart Mater. Struct., Vol. 29. 10.1088/1361-665x/ab8ea3.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H. and M.I. Younis, 2020. Analytical study of the snap-through and bistability of beams with arbitrarily initial shape. J. Mech. Rob., Vol. 12. 10.1115/1.4045844.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Yousef M.I., H.M. Abdou, Heba-Tallah.A.E.A.A. Elkader, H.K. Hussein and W.E.M.A. Samra, 2019. Neuroprotective potential of spirulina platensis against aluminium chloride-induced neural degeneration. Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research 18: 310-318.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Salem, M.B., H. Hussein, G. Aiche, Y. Haddab, P. Lutz, L. Rubbert and P. Renaud, 2019. Characterization of bistable mechanisms for microrobotics and mesorobotics. J. Micro-Bio Rob., 15: 65-77.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H., P.L. Moal, R. Younes, G. Bourbon, Y. Haddab and P. Lutz, 2019. On the design of a preshaped curved beam bistable mechanism. Mech. Mach. Theory, 131: 204-217.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Uddin, M.S., S.M. Sheshe, I. Islam, A. Al Mamun, H.K. Hussein, Z.K. Labu and M. Ahmed, 2018. Cannabis and brain: Disrupting neural circuits of memory. J. Intell. Disab. Diagnosis Treatm., 6: 49-62.
- Mohamed, N.A., M.I. Shehata, A.L. El-Sawaf, H.K. Hussein and T.N. Michel, 2018. Erythropoietin ameliorates diabetic neurodegenerative effect by modulating the antioxidant-Oxidant imbalance and apoptosis in diabetic nale rats. Jordan J. Biol. Sci., 11: 339-345.
- Hussein, H., I. Bouhadda, A. Mohand-Ousaid, G. Bourbon, P.L. Moal, Y. Haddab and P. Lutz, 2018. Design and fabrication of novel discrete actuators for microrobotic tasks. Sens. Actuators A: Phys., 271: 373-382.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Kheirallah, N.A., H.S.A. Gawad, R. Awein and H.K. Hussein, 2017. Effect of vitamin E on liver dysfunction in male rat after exposure to nonylphenol. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Res., 8: 795-805.
- Hussein, H., G. Bourbon, P.L. Moal, Y. Haddab and P. Lutz, 2017. Mechanical stop mechanism for overcoming MEMS fabrication tolerances. J. Micromech. Microeng., Vol. 27. 10.1088/0960-1317/27/1/017001.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Gawad, H.S.A., N. Kheirallah, R. Awein and H.K. Hussein, 2017. Vitamin E ameliorates the toxic effect of nonyphenol on reproductive performance of male rats. Int. J. Adv. Sci. Res., 2: 60-67.
Direct Link | - Hussein, H., A. Tahhan, P.L. Moal, G. Bourbon, Y. Haddab and P. Lutz, 2016. Dynamic electro-thermo-mechanical modelling of a U-shaped electro-thermal actuator. J. Micromech. Microeng., Vol. 26. 10.1088/0960-1317/26/2/025010.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H., P.L. Moal, G. Bourbon, Y. Haddab and P. Lutz, 2015. Modeling and stress analysis of a pre-shaped curved beam: Influence of high modes of buckling. Int. J. Appl. Mech., Vol. 7. 10.1142/s1758825115500556.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - El-Masry, A.A., M.I. Yousef, H.K. Hussein, N.A. Kheirallah and N.M. van Straalen et al., 2014. L-carnitine protects against oxidative stress induced by sublethal exposure to the synthetic pyrethroid, lambdacyhalothrin, in rats. Glob. Adv. Res. J., 3: 12-24.
- Bekhet, G.A., H.A. Abdou, S.A. Dekinesh, H.K. Hussein and S.S. Sebiae, 2014. Biological factors controlling developmental duration, growth and metamorphosis of the larval green toad, Bufo viridis viridis. J. Basic Appl. Zool., 67: 67-82.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K., O. A.A. Zinadah, H.A. EL-Rabey and M.F. Meerasahib, 2013. Estimation of Some Heavy Metals in Polluted Well Water and Mercury Accumulation in Broiler Organs. Braz. Arch. Biol. Technol., 56: 767-776.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Elshal, M.F., A.L. Almalki, H.K. Hussein and J.A. Khan, 2013. Synergistic antiosteoporotic effect of Lepidium Sativum and alendronate in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in wistar rats. Afr. J. Tradit. Complementary Altern. Med., 10: 267-273.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Abu-Zinadah, O.A., S.O. Alsaggaf, A.M.S. Omar and H.K. Hussein, 2013. Effect of honey on testicular functions in rats exposed to octylphenol. Life Sci. J., 10: 979-984.
- Hussein, H.K., M.H. Elnaggar, and N.K. Al-Zahrani, 2012. Antioxidant Role of Folic Acid Against Reproductive Toxicity of Cyhalothrin in Male Mice. Global Adv. Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 66-71.
Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K., M.H. Elnaggar and J.M. Al-Dailamy, 2012. Protective Role of Vitamin C against Hepatorenal Toxicity of Fenvalerate in Male Rats. Global Adv. Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 60-65.
Direct Link | - EL-Rabey, H.A., J.A. Khan, A.L. Al-Malki and H.K. Hussein, 2012. The synteny (Co-linearity) in some cereal crops genomes as revealed by AFLP, SSR and ISSR markers. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 15387-15397.
Direct Link | - Al-Solamy, M.A. and H.K. Hussein, 2012. Population Dynamics and Reproductive Aspects of the Ghost Crab Ocypoda Saratan at Jeddah Coast, Saudi Arabia. Global Adv. Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 52-59.
Direct Link | - Al-Hasawi, Z.M., and K.H. Hussein, 2012. Groundwater investigation in rabigh governorate, West of Saudi Arabia. Global Adv. Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 72-79.
Direct Link | - Abu-Zinadah, O.A., H.K. Hussein, M.F. Elshal, and M.H. Elnaggar, 2012. Effect of Excess Dietary Copper on Proliferation and Differentiation of the Proerythroblasts and Erythrocytes in Rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 6187-6191.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Abdel-Moneim, A.M., A.M. El-Saad, H.K. Hussein and S.I. Dekinesh, 2012. Gill oxidative stress and histopathological biomarkers of pollution impacts in Nile tilapia from lake mariut and lake Edku, Egypt. J. Aquat. Anim. Health., 24: 148-160.
CrossRef | PubMed | Direct Link | - Obaid, A.Y., O.A. Abu-Zinadah and H.K. Hussein, 2011. The beneficial effects of green tea extract and its main derivatives in repairing skin burns of rabbit. Int. J. Biol. Chem., 5: 103-115.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K., O.A. Abu-Zinadah, H.A.S. El Rabey and M.F. Meerasahib, 2011. Environmental Assessment of Ground Water Pollution by Heavy Metals and Bioaccumulation of Mercury Residues in Chicken Tissues. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 16089-16100.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Abu-Zinadah, O.A. and H.K. Hussein, 2011. The potential of stem cells to correct the lost tissue mass in liver and kidney of rat after copper toxicity. Insight Stem Cell Res., 1: 1-5.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Abu-Zinadah, O.A. and H.K. Hussein, 2011. The possible role of interstitial stem cells potential for correcting histopathological changes in liver and kidney of rats after copper toxicity. Singapore J. Sci. Res., 1: 77-83.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K. and O.A. Abu-Zinadah, 2010. Effect of copper toxicity on proliferation and differentiation of the stem cells and blood erythrocytes in rats. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference, April 17-19, International Scientific Association, pp: 85-98.
- Hussein, H.K. and O.A. Abu-Zinadah, 2010. Antioxidant effect of curcumin extracts in induced diabetic Wister rats. Int. J. Zool. Res., 6: 266-276.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Moselhy, S.S. and H.K. Ali, 2009. Hepatoprotective effect of Cinnamon extracts against carbon tetrachloride induced oxidative stress and liver injury in rats. Biol. Res., 42: 93-98.
CrossRef | PubMed | Direct Link | - Kheirallah, A.M., M.B. Shabana, H.K. Hussein, W.B. Yousif and A.M.A. El-Saad, 2006. Histological and ultrastructural changes of liver and testes of the lizard, Acanthodactylus boskianus (Reptilia: Lacertidae) inhabiting different regions of Alexandria, Egypt due to ground spray treatment with organophosphorus pesticides. Delta J. Sci., 32: 76-88.
- Kheirallah, A.M., M.B. Shabana, H.K. Hussein, W.B. Yousif and A.M.A. El-Saad, 2005. Biochemical alterations of the lizard, Acanthodactylus boskianus (Reptilia: Lacertidae) inhabiting different regions of Alexandria, Egypt due to ground spray treatment with organophosphorus pesticides. J. Afr. Zool., 35: 32-41.
- Said, K.M. and H.K. Hussein, 2001. Variations in Some Haematological Parameters and Gonadal Indices of Uromastyx Argyptius During Hibernation and Active Periods. Egypt. J. Biol., 3: 81-85.
Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K. and A.D.M. Darwish, 2001. A survey of the herpetofauna of bisha District, South of Saudi Arabia. J. Biological Sci., 1: 728-730.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - El-Masry, A.A. and H.K. Hussein, 2001. Thermal relations, metabolism and winter dormancy of the sand lizard, Acanthodactylus boskianus. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 4: 492-497.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K., 2000. The relationship between microhabitat selection and behavioural thermoregulation in two elevationally distinct populations of Laudakia stellio stellio in Saudi Arabia. J. Egypt Ger. Soc. Zool., 31: 67-80.
- Hussein, H.K. and A.D.M. Darwish, 2000. Variation in developmental duration and metamorphosis of the green toad, bufo viridis in temporary ponds as an adaptation to desert environment. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 1784-1789.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K. and A.D.M. Darwish, 2000. Community structure, microhabitat use, sex ratio and sexual dimorphism in the agamid lizard, Agama agama spinosa. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 1700-1704.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K. and A.D.M. Darwish, 2000. Adaptive thermoregulation and metabolic acclimation in Rattus rattus populations living on two different habitats. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 31: 97-109.
- Darwish, A.D.M. and H.K. Hussein, 2000. Ecological significance of geographic differences in growth rate of the sand lizard, acanthodactylus boskianus Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 2154-2158.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Hussein, H.K., 1998. The ecological significance of daily and seasonal shifts in thermoregulation by the sand snake, Lytorhynchus diadema. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 27: 361-378.
- Hussein, H.K., 1997. Some demographic changes of Rattus rattus population provided with extra food. Egypt Ger. Soc. Zool., 14: 391-412.
- Hussein, H.K., 1995. The effect of population density, food level and competition on growth and metamorphosis in larval Egyptian toad, Bufo regularis. Bull. Fac. Sci. Alex. Univ., 35: 141-149.
- Hussein, H.K. and M.S.A. Akef, 1995. Oxygen consumption and temperature acclimation in Bufo regularis (Bufonidae) and Ptychadena mascareniences (Ranidae). J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 16: 165-175.
- El-Ghazaly, N.A., S.I. Dekinesh, A.A. Moursi, H.K. Hussein and H.M. Abdou, 1995. The locomotor activity patterns of three Egyptian lizard species under the influence of different conditions of light and temperature. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 18: 257-278.
- El-Ghazaly, N.A., S.I. Dekinesh, A.A. Moursi, H.K. Hussein and H.M. Abdou, 1995. Studies on the growth rates of three lizard species under the influence of normal and artificial conditions of light and temperature. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 18: 413-434.
- El-Ghazaly, N.A., S.I. Dekinesh, A.A. Moursi, H.K. Hussein and H.M. Abdou, 1995. Effects of normal and artificial conditions of light and temperature on some blood parameters of three species of Egyptian lizards. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 18: 227-242.
- Hussein, H.K., 1994. Effects of seasonal changes in the environment on the niche shift, foraging strategies and social behaviour of the lizard, Agama stellio. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 15: 405-424.
- El-Sarha, A.I. and H.K. Hussein, 1994. Pollution of ground water by mercury and its residues in chicken tissue. Bull. Fac. Sci. Alex. Univ., 34: 187-197.
- Hussein, H.K., 1993. Seasonal variation of daily activity times in gekkonid lizards inhabiting Burg El-Arab region, West of Alexandria. J. Egypt Ger. Soc. Zool., 11: 231-245.
- Hussein, H.K. and N.A. EL-Ghazaly, 1993. Seasonal fluctuations in the distribution of rodents at Khorshid region (East of Alexandria) and the food preference of the most abundant species. Bull. Fac. Sci. Zagazig Univ., 15: 630-647.
- Hussein, H.K. and A.I. El-Sarha, 1993. Effect of environmental pollution by some pesticides on he mortality rate and behaviour of the Nile bolti, Tilapia nilotica. Alex J. Vet. Sci., 9: 17-24.
- Said, K.M. and H.K. Hussein, 1992. Seasonal fluctuation in the fat storage of the lizard, Scincus officinalis and its adaptive significance to gonadal activity. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 7: 1-15.
- Hussein, H.K., 1992. Influence of habitat topography on the daily activity times and body temperature of the desert lizard, Acanthodactylus boskianus Asper (Reptilia, Lacertidae). Bull. Fac. Sci. Zagazig Univ., 14: 418-437.
- Hussein, H.K. and A.I. El-Sarha, 1992. Effects of photoperiod and temperature on body weight and food intake in the albino Sprague Dawely rat. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 9: 229-242.
- El-Mekkawy, D.A. and H.K. Hussein, 1992. Effect of temperature on the developmental rate of larval and metamorphic stages of Egyptian toad. Bufo. regularis. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 8: 235-248.
- Hussein, H.K., 1991. Effect of temperature and body size on the metabolic rate of Egyptian house mice (Mus musculus) and the roof rat (Rattus rattus). J. Islamic Acad. Sci., 4: 249-252.
- Hussein, H.K., 1991. Behavioural thermoregulation and physiological adaptations of amphibians to aridity. Sahara Rev., 5: 35-70.
- Hussein, H.K., 1991. Behavioural thermoregulation and activity cycles in desert lizards. Sahara Rev., 4: 1-18.
- Hussein, H.K. and K.M. Said, 1991. Effect of temperature and feeding on body weight and physiological parameters of the blood in the lizard, Agama stellio. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 6: 337-348.
- El-Zoheiy, A.H. and H.K. Hussein, 1991. Thermal relation and its tolerance in lizard, Varanus griseus. Com. Sci. Dev. Res., 36: 123-136.
- EL-Ghazaly, N.A. and H.K. Hussein, 1991. Thermal behaviour, heat exchange and lethal temperature in two lizard species, Agama stellio and Ptychodactylus hassiliquistii. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 5: 165-176.
- Kayed, A.N., N.A. El-Ghazaly, A.A. Moursi and H.K. Hussein, 1990. Oxygen consumption in the Egyptian lizard, Chalcides ocellatuus. J. Egypt Ger. Soc. Zool., 1: 15-25.
- Kayed, A.N., N.A. El-Ghazaly, A.A. Moursi and H.K. Hussein, 1990. Effect of seasons on growth rate of the Egyptian lizard Chalcides ocellatus. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 2: 131-143.
- El-Ghazaly, N.A., A.N. Kayed, A.A. Moursi and H.K. Hussein, 1990. Effect of seasons on food assimilation and assimilation efficiency in the Egyptian lizard, Chalcides ocellatus. J. Egypt. Ger. Soc. Zool., 4: 253-263.
- Kayed, A.N., N.A. El-Ghazaly, A.A. Moursi and H.K. Hussein, 1989. Food consumption of the Egyptian lizard, Chalcides ocellatus. Delta J. Sci., 13: 4046-4058.
- Kayed, A.N., N.A. El-Ghazaly, A.A. Moursi and H.K. Hussein, 1989. Feeding behaviour of the Egyptian lizard, Chalcides ocellatus. Delta J. Sci., 13: 1722-1733.
- El-Ghazaly, N.A., A.A. Moursi and H.K. Hussein, 1987. Seasonal changes in testicular histology of the Egyptian lizard, Chalcides ocellatus. Delta J. Sci., 11: 951-975.
- El-Ghazaly, N.A., A.A. Moursi and H.K. Hussein, 1987. Effect of light and temperature on the testicular recrudescence of lizard, Chalcides ocellatus. Com. Sci. Dev. Res., 19: 181-196.