for the constant guidance, advices and encouragement throughout the research. I sincerely acknowledge the Head of the Department of Zoology during the period, Prof. B.G.D.N.K. De Silva and Prof. P.M. Manage for providing laboratory facilities and necessary guidance required to carry out the research project successfully.
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