Format:
Online-Ressource (687 p)
ISBN:
9780748400263
Content:
The first half of this book is primarily a systematic survey of the snails, beginning with glossaries, keys for identification to genera and a checklist of species. This is followed by a synopsis of species, with brief notes on ecology, distribution and parasites. Relationships are then described between snails and schistosomes and with other parasites. The book goes on to consider the factors affecting snail populations and possible methods for population control
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Changes in place names and journal titles; Introduction; Systematic synopsis: introduction, glossary, identification keys, checklist; Systematic synopsis: Prosobranchs; Systematic synopsis: Pulmonates; Snails and schistosomes; Other snail-transmitted parasitic infections; The biology of Bulinus; Snail control; Local snail faunas; Chemical and physical factors; Life cycles and populations; Regions, lakes and rivers: biogeography; Appendix. Selected bibliography: identification and distribution; Index to snail names
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Index to other organism namesSubject Index
Additional Edition:
9780203481448
Additional Edition:
Print version Freshwater Snails Of Africa And Their Medical Importance
Language:
English
Keywords:
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