title: [Shedding pattern of Schistosoma japonicum cercariae from mainland China by Oncomelania hupensis].
abstract: The release of Schistosoma japonicum cercariae from the People's Republic of China shedded by Oncomelania hupensis was observed hourly under laboratory conditions: LD 9 - 15, T degrees = 25 degrees C. Daily periodicity of emergence was recognized during the light period. Peaks emergence occurs between 2 and 5 p.m. Results are compared with other geographical strains of S. japonicum.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002681:China; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D008974:Mollusca / Q000469:parasitology*; D010507:Periodicity; D012549:Schistosoma japonicum / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D013045:Species Specificity
vernacular_title: Rythme d'émission des cercaires de Schistosoma japonicum de Chine continentale par des Oncomelania hupensis.