Brazilian Railroad worm

The Brazilian "railroad worm" has a head that glows with a red light, and has a green light on its side.  

A railroad worm is a larva or larviform female adult of a beetle of the genus Phrixothrixin the family Phengodidae, characterized by the possession of two different colors of bioluminescence. The luminescent organs of their body can glow green, while those on their head can glow red; this is probably due to different luciferases in their bodies, as the reaction substrate, called luciferin, is the same. This is believed to be an adaptation to help confuse and frighten predators.

Furthur Date extension of CSIR-NET 2015 online application

It is notified that the last date for deposit of fee and submission of Online Application has been extended up to 31.03.2015 and 01.04.2015

for more details use the link  : http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/netdateextnnotificationjune2015.pdf

Cell Biology related animations

http://faculty.plattsburgh.edu/donald.slish/animations.html

Go with the above link to check and study out on the related topics. (animations)

1. SNAREs, Golgi trafficking, Receptor mediated endocytosis, Glycolysis, Ras pathway, microtubule treadmilling, skeletal muscle, Motor MAPs, APC, p53, GFP protein.
2. Synaptic release, patch clamping, Ion channel kinetics, channel kinetics tutorial, calcium valcanos, glutamate receptors, NMJ formation, cell crawling, apoptosis, hair cells.
3. Actin regulation, RER protein,NMJ,cell division,summation,Insulin receptors,extrinsic apoptosis, bcl2, tyrosine kinase receptors, proteosome, apoptosome, caspase activation, ionotropic receptors, metabotropic receptors, receptor regulation, RTK activation, src activation
4. Signal transduction, cancer, RTK tutorial.

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The Endangered "Slow Loris"

To avoid predators, a mother Slow Loris licks its offspring with poison before sending them off to search for food.

Slow lorises are a group of several species of nocturnal strepsirrhine primates which make up the genus Nycticebus. Found in Southeast Asia and bordering areas, they range from Bangladesh and Northeast India in the west to the Philippines in the east, and from Yunnan province in China in the north to the island of Java in the south. Although many previous classifications recognized as few as a single all-inclusive species, there are now at least eight that are considered valid: the Sunda slow loris (N. coucang), Bengal slow loris (N. bengalensis), pygmy slow loris (N. pygmaeus), Javan slow loris (N. javanicus), Bornean slow loris (N. menagensis), N. bancanus, N. borneanus, and N. kayan. The group's closest relatives are the slender lorises of southern India and Sri Lanka. Their next closest relatives are the African lorisids, the pottos, false pottos, and angwantibos. They are less closely related to the remaining lorisoids (the various types of galago), and more distantly to the lemurs of Madagascar. Their evolutionary history is uncertain since their fossil record is patchy and molecular clock studies have given inconsistent results.
Slow lorises have a round head, narrow snout, large eyes, and a variety of distinctive coloration patterns that are species-dependent. Their arms and legs are nearly equal in length, and their trunk is long, allowing them to twist and extend to nearby branches. The hands and feet of slow lorises have several adaptations that give them a pincer-like grip and enable them to grasp branches for long periods of time. Slow lorises have a toxic bite, a trait rare among mammals and unique to lorisid primates. The toxin is obtained by licking a gland on their arm, and the secretion is activated by mixing with saliva. Their toxic bite is a deterrent to predators, and the toxin is also applied to the fur during grooming as a form of protection for their infants. The secretion from the arm contains a chemical related to cat allergen, but may be augmented by secondary toxins from the diet in wild individuals. Slow lorises move slowly and deliberately, making little or no noise, and when threatened, they stop moving and remain motionless. Their only documented predators—apart from humans—include snakes, changeable hawk-eagles and orangutans, although cats, civets and sun bears are suspected. Little is known about their social structure, but they are known to communicate by scent marking. Males are highly territorial. Slow lorises reproduce slowly, and the infants are initially parked on branches or carried by either parent. They are omnivores, eating small animals, fruit, tree gum, and other vegetation.
Each of the slow loris species that had been identified prior to 2012 is listed as either "Vulnerable" or "Endangered" on the IUCN Red List. The three newest species are yet to be evaluated, but they arise from (and further reduce the ranks of) what was thought to be a single "vulnerable" species. All four of these are expected to be listed with at least the same, if not a higher-risk, conservation status. All slow lorises are threatened by the wildlife trade and habitat loss. Their habitat is rapidly disappearing and becoming fragmented, making it nearly impossible for slow lorises to disperse between forest fragments; unsustainable demand from the exotic pet trade and from traditional medicine has been the greatest cause for their decline. Deep-rooted beliefs about the supernatural powers of slow lorises, such as their purported abilities to ward off evil spirits or to cure wounds, have popularized their use in traditional medicine. Despite local laws prohibiting trade in slow lorises and slow loris products, as well as protection from international commercial trade under Appendix I, slow lorises are openly sold in animal markets in Southeast Asia and smuggled to other countries, such as Japan. Due in part to the large eyes that are an adaptation to their nocturnal lifestyle, they have also been popularized as 'cute' pets in viral videos on YouTube. Slow lorises have their teeth cut or pulled out for the pet trade. They make poor pets that are difficult to care for, and often die from infection, blood loss, improper handling or inadequate nutrition.

Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships 2016 for Indians

USIEF has announced its annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright Fellowships for Indian citizens for the academic year 2016-2017.

Open to students, faculty and professionals, these fellowships are being offered in the fields of

Agricultural Sciences; Applied Economics; Education Policy and Planning; Energy Studies; International Security and Strategic Studies; Public Health Policy and Management; Public Policy (limited to Science and Technology Policy); Science and Technology (limited to bioengineering, climate change sciences, computer and mathematical sciences, and neurosciences); Study of India (limited to language/literature/linguistics, history, and visual and performing arts); Study of the United States (limited to language/literature/linguistics, history, and visual and performing arts); Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s and Gender Studies. 

Application due dates begin July 1, 2015. 

USIEF expects to offer around 90 Fulbright-Nehru fellowships for Indians in 2016-2017.

More Info : www.usief.org.in/Fellowships/Fellowships-for-Indian-Citizens.aspx

IISc Banglore BSc Admissions 2015 [ 4years Programme(research)]

The four-year Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme is organized into eight semesters. The final semester is devoted exclusively to a research project. The following major disciplines are available in the Bachelor of Science (Research) Programme:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth & Environmental Science
• Materials
• Mathematics
• Physics

Eligibility

Candidates who have completed their II PUC / 12th Standard in 2014 and those who are expecting to complete their II PUC / 12th Standard in 2015 are eligible to apply. The candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects during their II PUC / 12th Standard. Candidates who have studied Biology, Statistics, Electronics, Computer Science, etc., in addition to Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are also eligible to apply. The candidates must have secured a first class or 60% or equivalent grade (relaxed to pass class for SC/ST candidates) in the II PUC / 12th Standard examination.

Selection

1. KVPY:
   • KVPY-SA [appeared in 2013, and selected for the Fellowship]
   • KVPY-SB [appeared in 2014, and selected for the Fellowship]
   • KVPY-SX [appeared in 2014, and selected for the Fellowship]
   • KVPY Fellows selected through the Empowerment Initiative for SC/ST candidates
2. (IIT)JEE-Main: Appearing in 2015 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PH).
3. (IIT)JEE-Advanced: Appearing in 2015 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PH).
4. AIPMT: Appearing in 2015 and securing a minimum of 60% (GN), 54% (OBC-NCL), 30% (SC/ST/PH).

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically-Handicapped (PH) and Kashmiri-Migrant (KM) candidates: As per Government of India regulations, and following the National List.

Procedure for Applying

1. Application Forms (available only online):
   The online application may be prepared and submitted by accessing the IISc website www.iisc.ernet.in/ug during 02 February to 30 April 2015. The application fee is Rs. 500/- for GN/OBC/KM candidates and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PH categories.
2. Payment of the Application Fee:
   Mode of payment options available are: (1) Online Payment - Net-banking, Visa Card/ Master Card, Debit/Credit Cards. (2) Offline Payment - SBI branches accept Challan payment across the country. The bank service charge is extra (to be borne by the applicants).

for online application and new registration click below:

http://admissions.iisc.ernet.in/web/Login.aspx

for more details about subjects,prospectus and contact details follow the link:

http://www.iisc.ernet.in/ug/index.html

Fastest growing organism on Earth

The Giant Kelp algae (Macrocystis pyrifera) is the fastest growing organism on earth and can grow at a rate of 61cm (two feet) a day.

Macrocystis pyrifera, commonly known as giant kelp or giant bladder kelp, is a species of kelp (large brown algae), and one of four species in the genus Macrocystis. Giant kelp is common along the coast of the eastern Pacific Ocean, from Baja California north to southeast Alaska, and is also found in the southern oceans near South America,South Africa, and Australia. Individual algae may grow to more than 45 metres (148 ft) long at a rate of as much as 2 feet (61 cm) per day. Giant kelp grows in dense stands known as kelp forests, which are home to many marine animals that depend on the algae for food or shelter. Humans harvest kelp for it is rich in iodine, potassium, and other minerals, but the primary product obtained from giant kelp is alginate.

How to calculate GATE percentile?

Calculating a gate score is a simple task.

The GATE percentile is calculated by a simple formula:

P = ( (N - your rank)/ N) x 100 

Where

P : percentile

N : total number of candidates appeared for exam.

(N- Your rank) indicates the number of candidates who have scored less marks than you. 

Example:

My rank is 100.

Total Appeared is 18000

My GATE score is 409

P = ( (18000-100)/18000 x 100 = 99.44 %

so your percentile is 99.44

Note: Still IITK does not released total number of candidates appeared for exam. Wait for a while. 

As per our experience approximately XL -10,000 and BT - 20000 students might have attended 2015 GATE Exams.

Banaras Hindu University M.Sc and B.Sc Admissions 2015

ADMISSION   NOTIFICATION   Session 2015-16

A. UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (UET):

a General:B. A. (Hons.) Arts; B. A. (Hons.) Social Sciences; B. Sc. (Hons.) Maths; B. Sc. (Hons.) Bio;. B.Com. (Hons.)**/[B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Markets Management*(Special Courses of Study)]; Shastri (Hons.);

b. Professional: After +2 Level: B.F.A.; B. Mus./B.P.A.(Dance) ; B. Sc. (Ag.); after graduation: LL.B.; B. Ed.** / B. Ed. (Spl.) and B.P.Ed.

B. POSTGRADUATE COURSES (PET):

a. General: M. A.: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Pali, Kannad, German, Russian, Persian, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu, Linguistics, Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology (AIHC & Arch.), Philosophy, Indian Philosophy & Religion, History of Art, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology; M. Sc.:Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Biochemistry; Molecular & Human Genetics; M. Sc. (Tech.): Geology; Geophysics; M.A./M. Sc.: Geography, Statistics, Mathematics, Home Science, Psychology; M. Com.; Acharya: Veda, Vyakaran, Jyotish, Dharmashastra, Mimansa, Vedanta, Nyayavaiseshika, Prachinanyaya, Sankhyayoga, Puranetihasa, Sahitya, Dharmagama, Baudha Darshan, Jain Darshan.

b. Professional: M.A.: Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita), Museology; Mass Communication; M.Lib. I. Sc.; M. A. in Manuscriptology & Paleography, M.P.Ed., M.F.A., M. Mus.; M.P.A. (Dance); M. Musicology, M. Ed.; M. Ed. (special) VI; LL. M.; MCA; M. Sc. in Health Statistics, M. Sc in Bioinformatics (for female); M. Sc. (Ag.); Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Entomology & Agricultural Zoology, Extension Education, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Mycology & Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry.

C. Special:

(1) M. A. in: Tourism Management**, Corporate Communication Management, Social Work, Public Administration, Conflict Management and Development, Master of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.

(2) M. Sc. (Tech.) in Environmental Science & Technology*, M. Sc. in: Environmental Science, Applied Microbiology, Petroleum Geo-Science,

(3) Master of Foreign Trade (MFT), Financial Management (Risk and Insurance) (MFMRI), Finance Management (MFM),

(4) LL. M. in: Human Rights & Duties Education,

(5) MBA in Agri-Business*

(6) M. Sc. (Ag.) Agroforestry*, Soil & Water Conservation*, M. Sc. inFood Science & Technology, Plant Biotechnology*, Master of Agri-business Management, M. Tech in Agricultural Engineering (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering).

More Info: http://bhuonline.in/apply-admission.html

jobs for lifescience students

Sai Biocare Pvt Ltd

www.saibiocare.com

Male candidate required.

Experience: 6 months-2yrs

Qualification: BSc/ MSc/ B.tech/ B.E in Biotechnology/ Environment Science/ Life Science

Job Description: Analysis of all samples, all chemical reagent solution preparation, assisting senior in all lab related works, all documentation & certification works, presentation preparation.

Last Date : 20-03-2015

career@saibiocare.com, 9776601052, 06742565195

Indian Agricultural Research Institute PhD Admissions 2015

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

New Delhi

Application for admission to Ph.D. Entrance Examination 2015-16

Please Login to apply for Ph.D. application form at IARI

· Click Here to download Information Bulletin for IARI Ph.D. entrance exam 2015-16.

How To Apply (Click Here to download help manual)

For any query related to Ph.D. exam:

1. Email-ID: registrar_academic@iari.res.in

2. Contact No. 011-25842390, 25846536, 25843438

3. Fax: 011-25843438, 25846420

For any technical help

1. Email-ID: agroweb.support@tcs.com

2. Contact No.: 0120-6144367

Candidates are required to submit their application form online. Before filling the Online Application Form the candidates are required to get the demand draft of Rs. 1,000/- (for General/OBC category) and Rs. 500/- (for SC/ST/PC category) prepared from any branch of nationalized bank in favour of Director, IARI, payable at New Delhi and fill their details in the Online Application Form.

For instructions please refer  Information Bulletin

ELIGIBILITY

A. (i) (a) Open Scheme Essential Qualification for Admission Only those candidates who had their Bachelor’s Degree Programmes under 10+2+4 OR 10+2+3 OR 10+1+4 system (OR awarded B.Sc. degree under 10+2+2 system prior to 1985) and fulfill the qualifications as prescribed in this bulletin are eligible to apply for admission.

For General/OBC candidates: At least 60% marks OR an overall grade point average (OGPA) of 7.50 out of 10.00 OR 3.75 out of 5.00 OR 3.00 out of 4.00 OR 2.25 out of 3.00 in M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./M.E.

For SC/ST/PC candidates: At least 55% marks OR OGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 OR 3.50 out of 5.00 OR 2.80 out of 4.00 OR 2.10 out of 3.00 in M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./M.E.

In case of the universities where OGPA is awarded with equivalence of percentage marks, only OGPA will be

(b) consideredfor determining the eligibility qualificationfor appearing in the entrance examination.The percentage of marks shall be considered only for candidates coming from universities that do not award grades.

Note : Candidates who appear at the Master’s Degree final year Examination in 2015 are also eligible to apply and appear in written entrance examination provisionally for Ph.D. programme. However, they will have to submit documentary evidence of their eligibility on or before July 4, 2015 failing which they shall not be considered for Interview.

IMPORTANT DATES

(i) Last Date for Receipt of Application : April 08, 2015

(ii) Last date for Receipt of through Proper Channel Applications and : April 15, 2015 documents submission for online Application Form

(iii) Download Admit Card : May 18-June 7, 2015

(iv) Entrance Examination : June 07, 2015

(v) Download Interview Letter : June 20-July 4, 2015

(vi) Interview : July 06, 2015

(vii) Announcement of Result : July 09, 2015

(viii) Download Final Selection Letter : July10-July 29, 2015

Brochure : http://agroweb.icar.gov.in/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=4ef8eced-8fbd-4d10-8b56-b92b715bec94&groupId=11204

Acharya Nagarjuna University PG admissions 2015

Acharya Nagarjuna University Colleges

ANU-PGCET 2015

Applications are invited for admission into PG Courses offered by Acharya Nagarjuna University Colleges, Constituent Post-Graduate Centre at Ongole and Colleges affiliated to Acharya Nagarjuna University for the Academic Year 2015-16

COURSES:

I. M.Sc:

M.Sc. Aquaculture

M.Sc. Biochemistry

M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. Nanobiotechnology

M.Sc. Botany

M.Sc. Environmental Science

M.Sc. Food & Nutritional Sciences

M.Sc. Microbiology

M.Sc. Zoology

M.Sc. Physics

M.Sc. Electronics

M.Sc. Electronics & Instrument Technology

M.Sc. Computer Science

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. Statistics

M.Sc. Statistics (QR & OR)

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Oils & Fats

M.Sc. Geology

M.Sc. Nanotechnology

II. M.A.:

M.A. Ancient History & Archaeology

M.A. Economics

M.A. History

M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication

M.A. Mahayana Buddhist Studies

M.A. Political Science

M.A. Public Administration

M.A. Rural Development

M.A. Sociology

M.A. English

M.A. Hindi

M.A. Sanskrit

M.A. Telugu

Other PG:

Master of Social Work

M.Ed.

M.Com.

Master of Human Resource Management

M.P.Ed.

M.B.A. (International Business)

P.G. Diploma in Yoga for Human Excellence

Brochure : www.anu.ac.in/admissions15/ANUPGCET-2015Brochure.pdf

APPLICATION FORMS:

Application forms with information Brochure can be had from the website http://www.anu.ac.in  and to be filled Online.

Cost of Application : Rs.500/- (Application Fee Rs.100/- + Application Registration & Processing Fee Rs.400/-)

Payment can be remitted through SBI I-collect/ or through debit/credit card.

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for submission of Online Applications :  20.03.2015

Last Date for submission of Online Applications with Late fee of Rs.1000 :  30.03.2015

                                (Application Fee Rs.500/- + Late Fee Rs.500/-)

Last Date for submission of Online Applications with Tatkal Fee of Rs.1500/- : 10.04.2015

                                (Application Fee Rs.500/- + Tatkal Fee Rs.1000/-)

Schedule of Entrance Tests (Tentative) :  1st, 2nd & 3rd , May 2015

Downloading Hall-Tickets from website :  April 25th Onwards

CSIR-JRF application closure, Date extended

Date of Close of Online Submission: 26-03-2015 

Last Date of Receipt of Duly Completed Hard Copy of Online Application Forms:01-04-2015

Last Date of Receipt of Duly Completed Hard Copy of Online Application Forms(From Remote Areas): 07-04-2015

for more details: http://59.163.216.82:8080/jrf/online/index.jsp

The Origin of Oxygen in Earth's Atmosphere

The breathable air we enjoy today originated from tiny organisms, although the details remain lost in geologic time.

It's hard to keep oxygen molecules around, despite the fact that it's the third-most abundant element in the universe, forged in the superhot, superdense core of stars. That's because oxygen wants to react; it can form compounds with nearly every other element on the periodic table. So how did Earth end up with an atmosphere made up of roughly 21 percent of the stuff?

The answer is tiny organisms known as cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae. These microbes conduct photosynthesis: using sunshine, water and carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates and, yes, oxygen. In fact, all the plants on Earth incorporate symbiotic cyanobacteria (known as chloroplasts) to do their photosynthesis for them down to this day.

For some untold eons prior to the evolution of these cyanobacteria, during the Archean eon, more primitive microbes lived the real old-fashioned way: anaerobically. These ancient organisms—and their "extremophile" descendants today—thrived in the absence of oxygen, relying on sulfate for their energy needs.

But roughly 2.45 billion years ago, the isotopic ratio of sulfur transformed, indicating that for the first time oxygen was becoming a significant component of Earth's atmosphere, according to a 2000 paper in Science. At roughly the same time (and for eons thereafter), oxidized iron began to appear in ancient soils and bands of iron were deposited on the seafloor, a product of reactions with oxygen in the seawater.

"What it looks like is that oxygen was first produced somewhere around 2.7 billion to 2.8 billon years ago. It took up residence in atmosphere around 2.45 billion years ago," says geochemist Dick Holland, a visiting scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. "It looks as if there's a significant time interval between the appearance of oxygen-producing organisms and the actual oxygenation of the atmosphere."

So a date and a culprit can be fixed for what scientists refer to as the Great Oxidation Event, but mysteries remain. What occurred 2.45 billion years ago that enabled cyanobacteria to take over? What were oxygen levels at that time? Why did it take another one billion years—dubbed the "boring billion" by scientists—for oxygen levels to rise high enough to enable the evolution of animals?

Most important, how did the amount of atmospheric oxygen reach its present level? "It's not that easy why it should balance at 21 percent rather than 10 or 40 percent," notes geoscientist James Kasting of Pennsylvania State University. "We don't understand the modern oxygen control system that well."

Climate, volcanism, plate tectonics all played a key role in regulating the oxygen level during various time periods. Yet no one has come up with a rock-solid test to determine the precise oxygen content of the atmosphere at any given time from the geologic record. But one thing is clear—the origins of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere derive from one thing: life.

As much as 70% oxygen in our atmosphere is produced by marine plants and algae. 

Chettinad Academy MSc and BSc Admissions 2015

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Admissions Open - Innovative Courses for the Academic Year 2015-16

Postgraduate courses (2 Year semester pattern)

M.Sc. Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
M.Sc. Medical Genetics & Molecular Diagnostics
M.Sc. Medical Bionanotechnology
M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology
M.Sc. Clinical Research & Experimental Medicine
M.Sc. Marine Pharmacology
M.Sc. Human Nutrition
M.Sc. Occupational Health & Industrial Safety
M.Sc. Health & Yoga therapy
M.Sc. Computational Biology
M.Sc. Bioinformatics
M.Sc. Counseling Psychology
M.Sc. Pharamaceutical Chemistry

M.Sc - Allied Health Sciences (2 Years)

--Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Imaging Technology
-- Radiology & Imaging Science Technology

Under Graduate courses

B.Sc. Allied Health Sciences (3 Years + 1 Year Internship)

Specialties: Anesthesia Technology, Cardiac Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology and Imaging Science Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology, Perfusion Technology, Cath Lab Technology, Blood Banking Technology, Dermato-cosmetology, Emergency Room and Trauma Care Technology, Respiratory Care Technology and Neuroscience technology

B.Sc. Medical Bionanotechnology (3 Years)
B.Sc. Medical Biotechnology (3 Years)
B.Sc. Medical Genetics (3 Years)

For more details visit: http://chettinadhealthcity.com/university/index.htm

Last date to Apply : May 30th, 2015

DO YOU KNOW?

Some migratory birds have a "magnetic compass" in their body (a sense called Magnetoreception) to help them navigate using Earth's magnetic field.

APSET 2015 Final key released

KEY:- http://www.apset.org/set-2014-finalkey.htm

Below is the mentioned AP SET Cut-Off Marks Expected or TS SET Cut-Off Marks Expected:

• Paper 1
  • General Candidates- 40
  • BC Candidates- 35
  • ST/SC/PH/VH- 35
• Paper 2
  • General Candidates- 40
  • BC Candidates- 35
  • ST/SC/PH/VH- 35
• Paper 3
  • General Candidates- 75
  • BC Candidates- 67.5
  • ST/SC/PH/VH- 60