Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 204

Full Length Research Paper

Spatial distribution of fresh water snail intermediate host in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Amawulu Ebenezer
  • Amawulu Ebenezer
  • Department of Biology, Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Eze Chinwe Nwadiuto
  • Eze Chinwe Nwadiuto
  • Department of Animal and Environment Biology, University of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Obi Benefiezibe Blessing
  • Obi Benefiezibe Blessing
  • Department of Biology, Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 17 May 2018
  •  Published: 30 June 2018

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