Essai sur l'effet de la densité sur la production de biomasse d'escargots géants africains (Archachatina marginata) au Bénin

Abstract

Effect of the Density on the Biomass Production on African Giant Snails Archatina marginata in Benin. Under variable densities (4, 8, 15 et 22 animals per m2), young african giant snails fed with a diet of papaya leaves had a growth rate linked to the rearing density. In fact, the weight gains were respectively 112 %, 114 %, 76 % and 64 %. However the biomass production increased with the density, this enhancement followed a logarithmic curve.

Keywords

• African giant snails
• Density
• Growth
• Papaya leaves