Histological changes in Lymnaea columella caused by the Euphorbia splendens's latex

Authors

  • Samanta Moura de Araújo Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Edwin Alberto Maure Pile Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Juliana SãoLuiz de Barros Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • José Augusto Albuquerque dos Santos Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Maurício Carvalho de Vasconcellos Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Departamento de Biologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1413-95962002000300009

Keywords:

Fasciola hepatica, Euphorbia splendens, Lymnaea columella, Control

Abstract

Histological observations in Lymnaea columella snails to determine the existence or not of changes caused by the use of the Euphorbia splendens's latex were realized. The experiment was realized in agreement with the methods standardized by WHO. Fifty samples of L. columella, with shell 6±1mm long, were submitted at 200ml of the solutions in concentrations of 0,47µl/L; 0,76µl/L; 0,94µl/L and 1,51µl/L, during 24 hours. After the experimental event, the snails were placed in solution of Raillet & Henry, for sacrifice and fixation. The results demonstrated lesions characterized by degeneration, necrosis and liquid accumulation in the digestive gland and in the kidney, in samples maintained in concentrations from 0,47 mul/L on.

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Published

2002-01-01

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How to Cite

Histological changes in Lymnaea columella caused by the Euphorbia splendens’s latex. (2002). Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 39(3), 157-159. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1413-95962002000300009