Rev. Saúde Pública 2006;7(3):283-284
Anomalies in Biomphalaria straminea a whorl (Dunker, 1848) kept in laboratory (Pulmonata, Planorbidae)
DOI: 10.1590/S0034-89101973000300008
The occurrence of 90 Biomphalaria straminea shells displaying marked deformation in their last whorl, is reported. The referred to planorbid population originates from a strain collected, about three years ago, in Curvelo, MG (Brazil), and which has been kept in laboratory glass aquarium.
Anomalies in Biomphalaria straminea a whorl (Dunker, 1848) kept in laboratory (Pulmonata, Planorbidae)
Keywords: Biomphalaria straminea; Planorbidae; Schistosomiasis
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