ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Biomphalaria glabrata
;
biological control
;
Tilapia rendalli
;
Sarotherodon mossambica
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Laboratory experiments indicate that the Cichlidae Sarotherodon mossambica and, mainly, Tilapia rendalli may be promising biological control agents of Schistosomiasis by acting as predators of eggs and young Biomphalaria glabrata less than 10 mm diameter.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00008521