Reproductive activity alterations on the Biomphalaria glabrata exposed to Euphorbia splendens var. hislopii latex

The reproductive activity of Biomphalaria glabrata exposed to Euphorbia splendens var. hislopii latex was evaluated. Parameters related to fecundity and fertility were observed. The snails were exposed to the LD50 (1 mg/l) of crude latex. At the first week post exposure (p.e.), the egg laying was re...

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Main Authors: Clélia Christina Mello-Silva, Mônica Magno Vilar, José Clecildo Barreto Bezerra, Maurício Carvalho de Vasconcellos, Pinheiro Jairo, Maria de Lurdes de A Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2007-09-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762007000600002