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The influence of above-optimal constant temperatures on South African Biomphalaria pfeifferi (Krauss) (Mollusca: Planorbidae). 1977

C C Appleton

The effects of constant above-optimal temperatures on the hatching, growth, survival, fecundity and development of the ovotestis of Biomphalaria pfeifferi from Komatipoort, South Africa, have been studied and compared with observations reported on B. glabrata. While rates of gametogenesis at 25 degrees C and ambient temperature (mean 22-8 degrees C) were similar, they were slightly accelerated at 27 degreesC. Fecundity and survival at 27 degrees C were considerably reduced and at 29 degrees C hyperthermia was pronounced.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D004780	Environment, Controlled	A state in which the environs of hospitals, laboratories, domestic and animal housing, work places, spacecraft, and other surroundings are under technological control with regard to air conditioning, heating, lighting, humidity, ventilation, and other ambient features. The concept includes control of atmospheric composition. (From Jane's Aerospace Dictionary, 3d ed)	Clean Rooms,Laminar Air-Flow Areas,Controlled Environment,Area, Laminar Air-Flow,Clean Room,Controlled Environments,Environments, Controlled,Laminar Air Flow Areas,Laminar Air-Flow Area,Room, Clean
D006066	Gonads	The gamete-producing glands, OVARY or TESTIS.	Gonad
D006358	Hot Temperature	Presence of warmth or heat or a temperature notably higher than an accustomed norm.	Heat,Hot Temperatures,Temperature, Hot,Temperatures, Hot
D000818	Animals	Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.	Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001700	Biomphalaria	A genus of planorbid freshwater snails, species of which are intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni.	Australorbis,Australorbis glabratus,Australorbi,Biomphalarias