Aquatic organisms research with DNA barcodes
Since their inception, DNA barcodes have become a powerful tool for understanding the
biodiversity and biology of aquatic species, with multiple applications in diverse fields such …
biodiversity and biology of aquatic species, with multiple applications in diverse fields such …
Scratching the itch: updated perspectives on the Schistosomes responsible for swimmer's itch around the World
Although most studies of digenetic trematodes of the family Schistosomatidae dwell on
representatives causing human schistosomiasis, the majority of the 130 identified species of …
representatives causing human schistosomiasis, the majority of the 130 identified species of …
[HTML][HTML] Diversity of echinostomes (Digenea: Echinostomatidae) in their snail hosts at high latitudes
The biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems globally still leaves much to be discovered, not
least in the trematode parasite fauna they support. Echinostome trematode parasites have …
least in the trematode parasite fauna they support. Echinostome trematode parasites have …
Antagonism between parasites within snail hosts impacts the transmission of human schistosomiasis
Human disease agents exist within complex environments that have underappreciated
effects on transmission, especially for parasites with multi-host life cycles. We examined the …
effects on transmission, especially for parasites with multi-host life cycles. We examined the …
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for the identification of freshwater snails from Senegal, including intermediate hosts of schistosomes
FZ Hamlili, F Thiam, M Laroche, AZ Diarra… - PLoS neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Freshwater snails of the genera Biomphalaria, Bulinus, and Oncomelania are intermediate
hosts of schistosomes that cause human schistosomiasis, one of the most significant …
hosts of schistosomes that cause human schistosomiasis, one of the most significant …
Diversity of digenean trematode larvae in snails from Lake Victoria, Kenya: First reports and bioindicative aspects
This study investigated the occurrence of digenean trematode larvae in snails from the
Kenyan part of Lake Victoria. The survey included caenogastropod snails that have received …
Kenyan part of Lake Victoria. The survey included caenogastropod snails that have received …
Two new genera and species of avian schistosomes from Argentina with proposed recommendations and discussion of the polyphyletic genus Gigantobilharzia …
Gigantobilharzia Odhner, 1910 (Schistosomatidae) includes species that parasitize several
orders of birds and families of gastropods from both freshwater and marine environments …
orders of birds and families of gastropods from both freshwater and marine environments …
[HTML][HTML] Trematode infection affects shell shape and size in Bulinus tropicus
C Hammoud, A Kayenbergh, J Tumusiime… - International Journal for …, 2022 - Elsevier
Trematodes can increase intraspecific variation in the phenotype of their intermediate snail
host. However, the extent of such phenotypic changes remains unclear. We investigated the …
host. However, the extent of such phenotypic changes remains unclear. We investigated the …
Parasites of selected freshwater snails in the Eastern Murray Darling Basin, Australia
Aquatic snails serve an important role in the ecosystem. They also play an essential role in
the life cycle of many parasites as hosts and may pose risks to animal and human health. In …
the life cycle of many parasites as hosts and may pose risks to animal and human health. In …
Bulinus snails in the Lake Victoria Basin in Kenya: Systematics and their role as hosts for schistosomes
CR Babbitt, MR Laidemitt, MW Mutuku… - PLOS Neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
The planorbid gastropod genus Bulinus consists of 38 species that vary in their ability to
vector Schistosoma haematobium (the causative agent of human urogenital …
vector Schistosoma haematobium (the causative agent of human urogenital …