Isolation and Characterization of bacterial species associated with edible snails (Achatina achatina) sold in major markets within Abakaliki metropolis
Agabus Chidiebube NwuzoIroha IfeanyichukwuIkechukwu Benjamin MosesEmmanuel Nnabuike UgboN. B. AgumahJerry OrjiE. C OkonkwoOke
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