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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1972 |
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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 |