that starts the use of proteins as a compensatory
process (Schmale and Becker 1977). Studies have
shown increased levels of proteins and uric acid in
the hemolymph of snails exposed to molluscicides,
indicating protein degradation as energy source
(Mello-Silva et al. 2006a) however proteins may
precipitate after complexation becoming unavailable
as an energy source, and may cause death by a lack
of energy to maintain homeostasis.