2011•Int J Med Parasit DisRequires access

The influence of environmental factors on snail growth and distribution

XU Yu-mei, Shiqing Zhang

Abstract

Oncomelania hupensis is the only intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum. The growth and distribution of the snails are closely related to many environmental factors. Environmental changes can affect the survival and distribution of snails, and get to control snails effectively. In this paper, we review the temperature, humidity, vegetation, soil, climate, hydrological factors, light and other environmental factors that affect the ecology of snails. Key words: Schistosomiasis; Snail; Environmental factor; Distribution; Growth

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Key concepts: Snail, Oncomelania hupensis, Ecology, Distribution (mathematics), Intermediate host, Vegetation (pathology), Environmental science, Biology