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Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 17(6), 1968, pp. 900-903
Copyright © 1968 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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X-Radiation of Oncomelania Formosana, Snail Host of Schistosoma Japonicum

Effect on Reproductivity and Mortality*

Lois Wong Chi AND Francia Boeller
Department of Biological Sciences, California State College, Dominguez Hills, Gardena, and Immaculate Heart College, Los Angeles, California

Oncomelania formosana were irradiated with 5,000 to 20,000 R and mated with nonirradiated snails. Complete sterility and mortality within 6 months was found in the 20,000 R snails. Other effects on all three dosages used were temporary sterility, reduced fertility, and increased mortality rate.


* This research was supported in part by Research Grant A1-02705-07 from the National Institutes of Health.






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