Life-history traits of Fossaria cubensis (Gastropoda: Lymnaeidae) under experimental exposure to Fasciola hepatica (Trematoda: Digenea)

The effect of exposing the lymnaeid snail Fossaria cubensis to the trematode Fasciola hepatica on the snail population's life-history traits was studied under laboratory conditions. Exposed individuals showed a lower survival rate than control snails, although from week 7 onward a slower decrea...

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Main Authors: Alfredo Gutiérrez, Gloria Perera, Mary Yong, Jorge Sánchez, Wong Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2000-10-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762000000500025