Physiological changes in Biomphalaria glabrata say, 1818 (Pulmonata: Planorbidae) caused by sub-lethal concentrations of the latex of Euphorbia splendens var. hislopii N.E.B (Euphorbiaceae)

Molluscides have been used as one of the strategies to control schistosomiasis. Many plant extracts with molluscidal effects have been tested, but the action of the latex of Euphorbia splendens var. hislopii is considered the most promising because it meets the recommendations of the World Health Or...

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Main Authors: Clélia Christina Mello-Silva, Maurício Carvalho de Vasconcellos, Jairo Pinheiro, Maria de Lurdes de Azevedo Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2006-02-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762006000100002