The Niger Delta wetlands are changing rapidly, raising concern for the wetlands' health and
for communities relying upon its ecosystem services. Knowledge on ecosystem service …

Snails belong to the class of Gastropoda and Phylum Mollusca. Snails of marine, aquatic,
and terrestrial origin have been consumed by humans since prehistoric times and remain a …

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in
virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry …

With an increasing human population and environmental degradation, the world faces a
major problem in providing adequate animal based proteins. Many traditional societies have …

Background Poor nutritional practices especially in pregnancy and early childhood can
result in dire consequences in the growth and development of a child. Methods This study …

Meat is a vital source of nutrients for human wellbeing and health; however, recent studies
suggest a decline in meat preference as a protein source due to some health problems …

This proximate study was carried out to determine the nutrient content of six commercially
important molluscs. The selected molluscan species were Pila globosa, Bellamya …

Background: Snail mucin has been reported to contain agents with wound healing
properties. Mucin obtained from the mucus of snails and epiphgram obtained from species …

Four different breeds of snail, Archachatina Marginata (AM), Achatina Achatina (AA),
Achatina Fulica (AF) and Limicolaria species (LM) were analyzed for proximate composition …

Indigenous Solomon Islanders, like many living in Pacific Small Island Developing States
(PSIDS), are currently experiencing the global syndemic—the combined threat of obesity …