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Some Observations on the Relationship of Schistosoma haematobium with its Intermediate Host*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 November 2009

N. Wajdi
Affiliation:
From the Parasitology Section, Department of Zoology, Imperial College, London

Extract

This paper concerns the relationships between miracidia of Schistosoma haematobium from Aden and various species of the Bulinus complex. It includes evidence on penetration and further development within the snail as revealed in serial sections.

Type
Research Papers
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1964

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