ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Biomphalaria glabrata
;
biological control
;
Helisoma duryi
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Laboratory experiments indicate that Helisoma duryi may be a promising biological control agent of human Schistosomiasis by acting as a predator of very young Biomphalaria glabrata and, when the two planorbid snails are maintained together, in influencing infection rate of Biomphalaria by miracidia of Schistosoma mansoni and their cercarial production.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00005836
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