The distribution of Biomphalaria spp. in different habitats in relation to physical, biological, water contact and cognitive factors in a rural area in Minas Gerais, Brazil
A total of 256 sites in 11 habitats were surveyed for Biomphalaria in Melquiades rural area (State of Minas Gerais) in August and November 1999 and in March 2000. Of the 1,780 Biomphalaria collected, 1,721 (96.7%) were B. glabrata and 59 (3.3%) B. straminea. Snails were found in all habitats except...
Main Authors: | Kloos Helmut, Souza Cecilia de, Gazzinelli Andrea, Soares Filho Britaldo Silveira, Temba Plinio da Costa, Bethony Jeffrey, Page Kristen, Grzywacz Claudia, Lewis Fred, Minchella Dennis, LoVerde Phillip, Oliveira Rodrigo Corrêa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
2001-01-01
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Series: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762001000900008 |
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