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

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 …

Biological invasions have had severe impacts on ecosystems globally, particularly affecting
freshwater habitats. In the aquatic realm, marine environments have received less attention …

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 …

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 …

Eosinophilic meningitis caused by the parasitic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis is
an emerging infectious disease with recent outbreaks primarily in tropical and subtropical …

Ampullariidae are freshwater snails predominantly distributed in humid tropical and
subtropical habitats of Africa, South and Central America, and Asia. The family name Pilidae …

Explanations for the coexistence of many closely related species in inland waters continue
to be generated more than 50 years after Hutchinson's question: why are there so many …

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 …

Two species of apple snails, Pomacea canaliculata and Pomacea maculata (formerly
Pomacea insularum), have invaded many countries of East and Southeast Asia from their …