Biomphalaria havanensis is a Natural First Intermediate Host for the Trematode Bolbophorus damnificus in Commercial Catfish Production in Mississippi

摘要: AbstractThe digenetic trematode Bolbophorus damnificus is a significant hindrance to the production of farm-raised catfish in southeastern USA. Severe infections with can result death, but real damage lies mild moderate infections, which go unnoticed by producers. Research has shown even inhibit point operating at net loss. The ramshorn snail Planorbella trivolvis first intermediate host for and prevalent most commercial ponds Southeast. Management practices aimed controlling primarily focus on reducing populations ponds. Other aquatic species are also commonly associated ponds, although little known about their contributions catfish. In summer 2014, 804 snails Biomphalaria havanensis (synonym: obstructa) were collected from single c...