Evaluation of the molluscicidal property of Euphorbia splendens var. Hispolii (N.E.B.) (Euphorbiaceae): 2. Investigation in lotic habitat

The latex of Euphorbia splendens var. hispolii in 12 ppm concentration (12 mg/l) caused 100% mortality for a Biomphalaria tenagophila population in a lotic habitat after 9 hr of dripfeed application. For sentinel snails, in cages placed at the water surface and buried under 0.10 m, the mortality rat...

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Main Authors: D. F. Baptista, M. C. Vasconcellos, F. E. F. Lopes, I. P. Silva, V. T. Schall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 1992-12-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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