Insights from an integrated view of the biology of apple snails (Caenogastropoda: Ampullariidae)
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. The introduction of multiple species has reinvigorated the field and …
From introduction to nuisance growth: a review of traits of alien aquatic plants which contribute to their invasiveness
Invasive alien aquatic plant species (IAAPs) cause serious ecological and economic impact
and are a major driver of changes in aquatic plant communities. Their invasive success is …
and are a major driver of changes in aquatic plant communities. Their invasive success is …
Comparing apples with apples: clarifying the identities of two highly invasive Neotropical Ampullariidae (Caenogastropoda)
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 …
New World. Recent molecular work confirmed the monophyly of the family and began to …
Impact of invasive apple snails on the functioning and services of natural and managed wetlands
FG Horgan, AM Stuart, EP Kudavidanage - Acta Oecologica, 2014 - Elsevier
At least 14 species of apple snail (Ampullariidae) have been released to water bodies
outside their native ranges; however, less than half of these species have become …
outside their native ranges; however, less than half of these species have become …
Signatures of divergence, invasiveness, and terrestrialization revealed by four apple snail genomes
The family Ampullariidae includes both aquatic and amphibious apple snails. They are an
emerging model for evolutionary studies due to the high diversity, ancient history, and wide …
emerging model for evolutionary studies due to the high diversity, ancient history, and wide …
Apple snails
Ampullariidae are freshwater snails predominantly distributed in humid tropical and
subtropical habitats of Africa, South and Central America, and Asia. The family name Pilidae …
subtropical habitats of Africa, South and Central America, and Asia. The family name Pilidae …
Impact of invasive apple snails in Hong Kong on wetland macrophytes, nutrients, phytoplankton and filamentous algae
L Fang, PK Wong, LI Lin, C Lan… - Freshwater Biology, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Grazing by invasive species can affect many aspects of an aquatic system, but most studies
have focused on the direct effects on plants. We conducted mesocosm and laboratory …
have focused on the direct effects on plants. We conducted mesocosm and laboratory …
Palatability of macrophytes to the invasive freshwater snail Pomacea canaliculata: differential effects of multiple plant traits
By selective grazing, invasive grazers can alter macrophyte‐herbivore relationships in
shallow freshwater bodies. Evaluating the palatability of macrophytes and understanding the …
shallow freshwater bodies. Evaluating the palatability of macrophytes and understanding the …
Herbivory in omnivorous fishes: effect of plant secondary metabolites and prey stoichiometry
M Dorenbosch, ES Bakker - Freshwater Biology, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Many animals that consume freshwater macrophytes are omnivorous (ie, they include both
plant and animal matter in their diet). For invertebrate omnivorous consumers, selection of …
plant and animal matter in their diet). For invertebrate omnivorous consumers, selection of …
Invasive Pomacea snails: actual and potential environmental impacts and their underlying mechanisms.
PR Martín, S Burela, ME Seuffert, NE Tamburi… - CABI …, 2019 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Apple snails are large freshwater snails belonging to the family Ampullariidae that inhabit
tropical to temperate areas. The South American apple snails Pomacea canaliculata and …
tropical to temperate areas. The South American apple snails Pomacea canaliculata and …