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Predation of schistosomiasis vector snails by ostracoda (crustacea)

January 1, 1972

An ostracod species of Cypretta is an effective predator in laboratory experiments on 1- to 3-day-old Biomphalaria glabrata, a vector snail of the blood fluke that causes the tropical and subtropical disease schistosomiasis.

Publication Year 1972
Title Predation of schistosomiasis vector snails by ostracoda (crustacea)
Authors I. G. Sohn, L.S. Kornicker
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010194
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse