The objective of this work was to study the molluscicidal activity of aqueous extract of Mikania glomerata on the land snail Subulina octona and to assess the changes caused on the snail's fecundity, growth, hatchability and the offspring produced after ...
Bruna Aparecida de Souza +3 more
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Additional information on the reproductive biology and development of the clausilial apparatus in Pontophaedusa funiculum (Mousson, 1856)(Gastropoda, Pulmonata, Clausiliidae, Phaedusinae) [PDF]
The present paper gives additional information on the reproductive biology and describes the development of the clausilial apparatus (CA) of the clausiliid land snail Pontophaedusa funiculum (Mousson, 1856).
Barna Páll-Gergely
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Foi realizada, comparativamente, a avaliação do número de cápsulas ovíferas e ovos por caramujo e do número de ovos por desova (fecundidade) e a verificação da taxa de eclosão e de ovos férteis (fertilidade) de Biomphalaria glabrata e Biomphalaria ...
Urara Kawazoe
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This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Eucalyptus globulus oil and methanolic extract of Ricinus communis seeds on the reproductive biology of the land snail Theba pisana.
Mahmoud M.A. Desouky +3 more
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Life-history responses, transmission dynamics and epidemiology in a terrestrial gastropod infected with parasitic mites [PDF]
Parasites are known to influence the life-history of their hosts. A parasite-induced reduction in host fecundity and survival may lead to a reduced rate of increase in the host population.
Schüpbach, Hans Ulrich
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Egg-laying induced by insemination in Biomphalaria snails [PDF]
Contrasting with many populations of Biomphalaria glabrata and B. straminea previously dealt with in this laboratory, which when reared in isolation deposit self-fertilized eggs without apparent restraint, isolated individuals of the former species from São Sebastião do Passé, Bahia state, and of the latter from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state ...
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An expressed sequence tag survey of gene expression in the pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis, an intermediate vector of Fasciola hepatica [PDF]
The pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis is an intermediate vector for the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica, a common parasite of ruminants and humans. Yet, despite being a disease of medical and economic importance, as well as a potentially useful comparative tool,
Davison, A., Blaxter, M. L.
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So far, golden snail eggs have not been widely used as a processed food ingredient. Meanwhile, golden snail eggs contain various minerals and nutrients including protein, calcium and potassium.
Wenny Dwi Kurniati, Petni Nauli Br. Panjaitan, Angga Hardiansyah
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A novel bacterial pathogen of Biomphalaria glabrata: a potential weapon for schistosomiasis control?
BackgroundSchistosomiasis is the second-most widespread tropical parasitic disease after malaria. Various research strategies and treatment programs for achieving the objective of eradicating schistosomiasis within a decade have been recommended and ...
David Duval +11 more
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Continuing Fragmentation of a Widespread Species by Geographical Barriers as Initial Step in a Land Snail Radiation on Crete [PDF]
Sauer J, Oldeland J, Hausdorf B. Continuing Fragmentation of a Widespread Species by Geographical Barriers as Initial Step in a Land Snail Radiation on Crete. PLoS ONE.
Jens Oldel +12 more
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