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First report of Tarebia granifera (Lamarck, 1816) (Gastropoda: Thiaridae) from Africa.

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Title: First report of Tarebia granifera (Lamarck, 1816) (Gastropoda: Thiaridae) from Africa.
Authors: Appleton, C. C.1 mail: appleton@biology.und.ac.za, Nadasan, D. S.1
Source: Journal of Molluscan Studies. Nov2002, Vol. 68 Issue 4, p399-402. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Subjects: Prosobranchia, Gastropoda, Physa, Paragonimus
Geographic Terms: Africa
Abstract: The article discusses the initial report of prosobranch gastropod Tarebia granifera from Africa. This gastropod was found in a reservoir which supplies water to a paper mill at Mandeni in September 1999. Researchers found no indigenous snails in the reservoir but found low numbers of Physa acuta Draparnaud. This gastropod is medically important because it serves as the first intermediate host for the Asian lungfluke Paragonimus westermani.
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Abstract:The article discusses the initial report of prosobranch gastropod Tarebia granifera from Africa. This gastropod was found in a reservoir which supplies water to a paper mill at Mandeni in September 1999. Researchers found no indigenous snails in the reservoir but found low numbers of Physa acuta Draparnaud. This gastropod is medically important because it serves as the first intermediate host for the Asian lungfluke Paragonimus westermani.
ISSN:02601230
DOI:10.1093/mollus/68.4.399