Apple snails (Ampullariidae) are among the largest and most ecologically important
freshwater snails. The introduction of multiple species has reinvigorated the field and …

Freshwater snails belonging to the Ampullariidae family show noteworthy anatomical,
physiological and ecological characteristics (Berthold, 1991), which have captivated …

Ampullariidae comprises two lineages of freshwater gastropods: one Old World and one
New World. Recent molecular work confirmed the monophyly of the family and began to …

The influence of temperature on biochemical composition, survival and duration of
development of Cherax quadricarinatus from egg extrusion to juvenile was analyzed …

Although most eggs are intensely predated, the aerial egg clutches from the aquatic snail
Pomacea canaliculata have only one reported predator due to unparalleled biochemical …

The brown planthopper (BPH, Nilaparvata lugens) is a notorious sap‐sucking insect pest
that damages rice (Oryza sativa) plants throughout Asia. During BPH feeding, saliva enters …

Eggs of 20 females were sampled to analyze lipid, protein, and carbohydrate content during
the embryonic development of Cherax quadricarinatus. Sampling was performed on recently …

Phenotypic plasticity in life history traits favors the establishment of invaders and may
magnify their ecological impacts. Pomacea canaliculata, the only freshwater snail listed …

Background Fieldwork has thoroughly established that most eggs are intensely predated.
Among the few exceptions are the aerial egg clutches from the aquatic snail Pomacea …

Carotenoid-binding proteins are commonly found in invertebrates. Their carotenoids form
non-covalent complexes with proteins giving tissues a variety of colors. In molluscs they …