Open-access Biomphalaria occidentalis paraense, 1981 in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

A population of Biomphalaria occidentalis was found for the first time in the State of Minas Gerais. It was probavly introduced into the Várzea das Flores dam, in the municipality of Contagem, the area o0f study, during fish stocking in 1985. There is possibility of "competitive exclusion"between that species and B. glabrata, previously the only Biomphalaria found in the region. The present geographical distribution of B. occidentalis in Brazil is listed.

Biomphalaria occidentalis; Planorbidae; geographical distribution; snail control


ABSTRACT

Biomphalaria occidentalis paraense, 1981 in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Lais Clark Lima1

Delza de Moura Soares1

Carlos Tito Guimarães1

FIOCRUZ, Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

A population of Biomphalaria occidentalis was found for the first time in the State of Minas Gerais. It was probavly introduced into the Várzea das Flores dam, in the municipality of Contagem, the area o0f study, during fish stocking in 1985. There is possibility of "competitive exclusion"between that species and B. glabrata, previously the only Biomphalaria found in the region. The present geographical distribution of B. occidentalis in Brazil is listed.

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Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    02 June 2009
  • Date of issue
    June 1993
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