Study on mating behavior and mode of Oncomelania hupensis hupensis / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the mating behaviour and mode of Oncomelania hupensis hupensis. Methods The mature snail, Oncomelania hupensis hupensis was observed under light microscopy, and all the course of the copulation behavior was recorded. Results Oncomelania hupensis hupensis's copulation behavior included calling and mating. There were two basic types of mating behaviour inclouding four subtypes. Conclusion The mating behavior and mode of Oncomelania hupensis hupensis are described.