Density and hydrostatic settling velocity of Biomphalaria straminea
10.16250/j.32.1374.2016264
- VernacularTitle:藁杆双脐螺密度和静水沉速的测定
- Author:
Fengyang MIN
;
Jiasheng WANG
;
Xingjian XU
;
Jianyin ZHOU
;
Lizhen CHEN
- Keywords:
Biomphalaria straminea;
Density;
Hydrostatic settling velocity;
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- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2017;29(3):338-339,341
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To understand the eco-hydraulics characteristics of Biomphalaria straminea,the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni. Methods The drainage method and settlement tube method were applied to measure B. straminea's den-sity and hydrostatic settling velocity respectively. Results The density of B. straminea was 1.04-1.16 g/cm3,and the average value was 1.08 g/cm3. The hydrostatic settling velocity was 2.32-12.92 cm/s. Conclusions The eco-hydraulics characteristics of B. straminea is different from Oncomelania hupensis,and more attention should be paid to the hydraulic measures for the con-trol of B. straminea.
