Slootweg, R. (1995) Snail control by fish: an explanation for its failure. Naga, the ICLARM Quarterly, 18(4), pp. 16-19.
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Abstract
Systematic studies on the performance of fish as snail eaters in waterbodies are rare. Here, trials with a promising African cichlid (Astatoreochromis alluaudi) revealed that the fish were only successful at reducing snail populations if there was nothing better to eat - and this is hardly the case. The fish need solid jaws to crush the snails but do not develop such jaws if they can find other, preferables foods. The prospects for this form of control are also discussed in the broader context.
| Item Type: | Article | ||||
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| Title: | Snail control by fish: an explanation for its failure | ||||
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| Journal or Publication Title: | Naga, the ICLARM Quarterly | ||||
| Volume: | 18 | ||||
| Number: | 4 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 16-19 | ||||
| Date: | 1995 | ||||
| ISSN: | 0116-290X | ||||
| Issuing Agency: | WorldFish Center | ||||
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Biological control; Pest control; Fish culture; Astatoreochromis alluaudi; Melanoides tuberculata | ||||
| Subjects: | Aquaculture Fisheries | ||||
| Item ID: | 9506 | ||||
| Depositing User: | Mr William Ko | ||||
| Date Deposited: | 11 Oct 2012 07:22 | ||||
| Last Modified: | 11 Oct 2012 07:22 | ||||
| URI: | http://aquaticcommons.org/id/eprint/9506 |
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