Comparative Analysis of the Growth Performance and Haemolymph Biochemical Properties of Normal and Albino Giant Land Snail- &lt;i&gt;Archachatina marginata&lt;/i&gt;

Ademolu, K. O.; Jayeola, OA; Dedeke, GA; Idowu, A. B.

doi:10.4314/ejesm.v4i2.11

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“…It has equally been submitted by different authors that dosage of heavy metal intake is calculated based on quantity of food consumed multiplied by concentration, this should guide in the determination of heavy metal intake in any food consumed. It is important to note that the concentration of heavy metals in snail varies with location, due to differences in snail type, concentration of heavy metals and level of environmental pollution, (Ademolu et al, 2011). Table 2 elicited the levels of some heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Cu, Pb, Co, Ni, Cd and Cr) in the haemolymph of Archachatina marginata from the wild and captive reared.…”

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Evaluation of some heavy metals bio-accumulation in meat and haemolymph of african landsnail (Archachatina Marginata Swainson)

-Fagbohungbe¹,

Kehinde²,

Babatunde³

et al. 2021

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The impact of captive rearing of snails (Archachatina marginata) on the bio-accumulation of some heavy metals (HMs) (Fe, Mn, Cu, Pb, Co, Ni, Cd and Cr) in the meat and haemolymph was evaluated in a two treatment trial (snails from the wild, (SW) and captive reared snails, (SC), each comprised of sixty snails of three replicates. Alldata collected (using standard analytical procedures) were subjected to ANOVA and significant means separated by Duncan Multiple Range Test. The trial revealed that the meat of SC had outstanding (P>0.05) Fe (22.30mg/kg) and Mn(4.79mg/kg), with no significant variation for DM, while the haemolymph recorded non-significant (P< 0.05) concentration for (Mn, Pb, Co, Ni, Cd and Cr). Its levels of Fe (3.50mg/kg) and Cu (2.06mg/kg) were however significantly (P>0.05) impacted by captive rearing. Generally the level of Cr in the meat and haemolymph were higher than 0.05mg/kg recommendation by WHO, hence snail meat and haemolymph must be consumed with caution and guidance.

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Evaluation of some heavy metals bio-accumulation in meat and haemolymph of african landsnail (Archachatina Marginata Swainson)

-Fagbohungbe¹,

Kehinde²,

Babatunde³

et al. 2021

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“…It is composed of water, inorganic salts (mostly Na, Cl, k, Mg and Ca) and organic compounds (mostly carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) [6; 7; 8; 9]. Since the haemolymph directly bathe snail organs in an open circulation [10], it has been associated with snail growth performance and susceptibility to infection and aggression [6].…”

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Biochemical and microbiological properties of haemolymph from African land snail (Achatina achatina) in Akure metropolis

Gbolahan-Ayoade¹,

Olusi²,

Ayoade³

2022

GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci.

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Haemolymphs were aseptically collected from matured African Land Snails (Achatina achatina) obtained from four villages in Akure metropolis and examined for biochemical and microbiological properties using standard methods. Four villages (Ibulesoro, Aule, Igoba and Oda) within Akure metropolis were purposefully selected for this study, Twenty (20) snails were obtained in each village and a total of eighty (80) snail samples were collected from the four villages. The results of biochemical constituents of the haemolymph revealed that the mean values of pH ranged from 6.68 - 6.97; total protein (mg/dl) 24.27 - 30.33; glucose (mg/dl) 13.94 - 19.33; lipid (mg/L) 1.38 – 1.71; urea (g/dl) 3.63 – 3.92; albumin (g/dl) 1.74 – 1.96 and globulin (g/dl) 3.13 – 3.52. Mineral components of the haemolymph from the snails in all locations revealed the concentration (mg/L) of sodium in the ranged of 138.02 – 209.54; calcium 30.63 – 38.01; phosphate 54.36 – 65.74; potassium 32.15 – 40.22; bicarbonate 21.08 – 27.31; magnesium 16.41 – 21.52 and chloride 83.07 – 118.92. The results of microbiological components of the haemolymph from the snail samples revealed the mean plate count of various bacterial and fungi isolate. The amount (cfu/ml) of bacterial isolates in the haemolymph are Staphylococcus aureus which ranged from 1.92 x 103 – 2.86 x 103; Faecal strephtoccoci 2.48 x 103– 4.26 x 103 and Shigella dysentriae 0.83 x 103– 2.23 x 103; others include Pseudomonas aeroginosa, Bacillus spp, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia. The predominant fungi isolate in the haemolymph was mucor spp with the mean total count ranged from 4.31 x 103– 9.33 x 103; followed by Aspergilus fumigatus 3.21 x 103– 5.43 x 103 , others are Rhizopus spp, Aspergillus flavus, and Aspergillus niger. The study revealed that the snail fluid (haemolymph) contained adequate amount of biochemical components and nutritionally valuable minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium and other ions that could enhance the body normal physiological function when consumed. However, the prevalent of some pathogenic bacterial and fungi in the haemolymph proof it to be unsafe for human consumption in its raw form. The study therefore suggest that the haemolymph should be adequately pasteurized and disinfect before consumption as herbal remedies for medicinal purpose.

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“…A very interesting behavioral aspect of the research on the defense responses of snails focused mainly on the fact that these ectotherms displayed a number of adaptations protecting them from death from overheating or freezing (Nowakowska 2011 ; Ademolu et al 2011 ; Marshall et al 2011 ). The analysis of snails’ behavior in both thermally variable natural environments and the laboratory (Achaval et al 2005 ) indicates that snails are capable of thermoreception and their thermoregulatory responses are not random.…”

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Digenean larvae—the cause and beneficiaries of the changes in host snails’ thermal behavior

Żbikowska

Żbikowski

2015

Parasitol Res

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Parasite-induced changes in host’s thermal preferences not only can be interpreted as a physiological defense response of the host but also can represent a pathological manifestation of the parasite. Both may become established in host-parasite relationships if they are beneficial for at least one of the counterparts. This study investigates parasite-induced changes in the thermoregulatory behavior of first intermediate hosts of Digenea (i.e. Lymnaea stagnalis and Planorbarius corneus), infected with Notocotylidae or Echinostomatidae larvae. The investigated parasite species developed different transmission strategies outside the body of a snail, which may imply a different effect on the behavior of their hosts. Notocotylus attenuatus in L. stagnalis and Notocotylus ephemera in P. corneus produce symptoms of anapyrexia, prolonging the lifespan of their hosts. By contrast, Echinoparyphium aconiatum in L. stagnalis and Echinostoma spiniferum in P. corneus interfere with defensive thermoregulatory behavior of host snails, causing their accelerated death. The results of laboratory research indicate that thermal preferences of the snails infected with all investigated trematodes facilitate the transmission of the parasites in environment.

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Comparative Analysis of the Growth Performance and Haemolymph Biochemical Properties of Normal and Albino Giant Land Snail- <i>Archachatina marginata</i>

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Evaluation of some heavy metals bio-accumulation in meat and haemolymph of african landsnail (Archachatina Marginata Swainson)

Evaluation of some heavy metals bio-accumulation in meat and haemolymph of african landsnail (Archachatina Marginata Swainson)

Biochemical and microbiological properties of haemolymph from African land snail (Achatina achatina) in Akure metropolis

Digenean larvae—the cause and beneficiaries of the changes in host snails’ thermal behavior

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