Freshwater snail
View article: Molecular insights into seasonal trematode infections in Bithynia Snails: host lineages, parasite diversity, and Opisthorchis viverrini susceptibility in southern Lao PDR
Molecular insights into seasonal trematode infections in Bithynia Snails: host lineages, parasite diversity, and Opisthorchis viverrini susceptibility in southern Lao PDR Open
Background Opisthorchiasis, caused by Opisthorchis viverrini , is a major public health concern in Southeast Asia. Despite control programs, O. viverrini infection persists and contributes to severe liver diseases, including cholangiocarci…
View article: Intermediate host recognition abilities of Fasciola hepatica miracidia
Intermediate host recognition abilities of Fasciola hepatica miracidia Open
Background Fasciola hepatica , the causative agent of fascioliasis in sheep and cattle, requires a compatible snail intermediate host to complete its life cycle. The aquatic larval stage of this parasite is well-adapted for host-finding, w…
View article: Short communication: Estimating radiocarbon reservoir effects in Bolivian Amazon freshwater lakes
Short communication: Estimating radiocarbon reservoir effects in Bolivian Amazon freshwater lakes Open
The Llanos de Moxos, in the Bolivian Amazon, preserves a remarkable archaeological record, featuring thousands of forest islands. These anthropogenic sites emerged as a result of activities of the earliest inhabitants of Amazonia during th…
View article: Warmer temperatures increase egg laying and egg hatching frequency in the invasive freshwater snail Physa gyrina from Pennsylvania, USA
Warmer temperatures increase egg laying and egg hatching frequency in the invasive freshwater snail Physa gyrina from Pennsylvania, USA Open
Climate change continues to impact populations of organisms and to affect physiological adaptations to their environments. Freshwater snails have been so impacted globally, not only by climate change, but by the concomitant exposure to env…
View article: Influence of Methomyl and Salinity on the Freshwater Snail <i>Physa venustula</i>: Egestion, Movement, and Hydration Index
Influence of Methomyl and Salinity on the Freshwater Snail <i>Physa venustula</i>: Egestion, Movement, and Hydration Index Open
Human activities, particularly agriculture and urbanisation often have detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems and their ecosystem services to varying degrees. Organic pollutants (e.g., pesticides, pharmaceuticals, Per- and Polyfluoroalk…
View article: Chemosensory-Driven Foraging and Nocturnal Activity in the Freshwater Snail Rivomarginella morrisoni (Gastropoda, Marginellidae): A Laboratory-Based Study
Chemosensory-Driven Foraging and Nocturnal Activity in the Freshwater Snail Rivomarginella morrisoni (Gastropoda, Marginellidae): A Laboratory-Based Study Open
Rivomarginella morrisoni is a freshwater snail endemic to Thailand, yet its behavioral ecology remains poorly understood. This study described the feeding behavior of R. morrisoni, focusing on its foraging activity, behavioral patterns, an…
View article: Toxicity of bisphenol A alternatives: A study on bisphenol E in two generations of the freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis
Toxicity of bisphenol A alternatives: A study on bisphenol E in two generations of the freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis Open
Bisphenol E (BPE), a substitute for bisphenol A (BPA), is becoming increasingly prevalent in the market and, consequently, the environment. Yet, the effects of such alternatives on aquatic organisms remain largely unknown. This study focus…
View article: How Does a Freshwater Snail ( <i>Bellamya aeruginosa</i> ) Tolerate Extreme Drought in Floodplain Wetlands? Insights From Field Surveys, Biochemical Indicators and Metabolomics
How Does a Freshwater Snail ( <i>Bellamya aeruginosa</i> ) Tolerate Extreme Drought in Floodplain Wetlands? Insights From Field Surveys, Biochemical Indicators and Metabolomics Open
Molluscs are a vital component of floodplain wetland ecosystems worldwide, playing key roles in water purification and nutrient cycling. However, the increasing frequency and intensity of global droughts, particularly flash drought (FD) ev…
View article: Divergent Response of Host‐Specific Driven Gut Microbial Stability in Freshwater Gastropods to Cyanobacterial Blooms
Divergent Response of Host‐Specific Driven Gut Microbial Stability in Freshwater Gastropods to Cyanobacterial Blooms Open
Gut microbial community stability is critical for host environmental adaptation. Cyanobacteria have been shown to disrupt the gut microbial composition, which can lead to gut microbiota dysbiosis. However, little is known about the effects…
View article: Harnessing crayfish, <i>Procambarus clarkii</i> , to eliminate <i>Schistosome</i> transmitting snails in the Mwea irrigation scheme, Kenya
Harnessing crayfish, <i>Procambarus clarkii</i> , to eliminate <i>Schistosome</i> transmitting snails in the Mwea irrigation scheme, Kenya Open
Summary The existence or lack of natural enemies is one ecological aspect that can have a significant impact on the human burden of environmentally transmitted parasite diseases. First discovered in Lake Naivasha, Kenya, in 1970, red swamp…
View article: New record of freshwater snail Melanoides tuberculata (Müller, 1774) (Mollusca, Gastropoda) inhabiting Teary Spring, Wadi Aideib at Elba National Park, Egypt
New record of freshwater snail Melanoides tuberculata (Müller, 1774) (Mollusca, Gastropoda) inhabiting Teary Spring, Wadi Aideib at Elba National Park, Egypt Open
This research is a part of exploration both terrestrial and aquatic biotopes in southeastern Egypt. Gebel Elba natural protectorate is unlike any other area of Egypt in terms of its biodiversity. Elba Mountain also boasts a lot of magnific…
View article: Freshwater snail faecal metagenomes reveal environmental reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance genes across two continents
Freshwater snail faecal metagenomes reveal environmental reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance genes across two continents Open
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View article: Reproductive Ecology of the Freshwater Snail, Pila globosa, Considering Environmental Factors in a Tropical Freshwater Swamp Forest
Reproductive Ecology of the Freshwater Snail, Pila globosa, Considering Environmental Factors in a Tropical Freshwater Swamp Forest Open
The apple snail Pila globosa is a widely distributed mollusc in tropical freshwater ecosystems, where it plays a crucial ecological role. This study examined the morphometric features, condition indices, and reproductive traits of P. globo…
View article: Impacts of a nano-enabled pesticide formulation (nTiO2-coated carbendazim) and its constituents on the freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis & damselfly Ischnura elegans assessed via in-situ bioassays
Impacts of a nano-enabled pesticide formulation (nTiO2-coated carbendazim) and its constituents on the freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis & damselfly Ischnura elegans assessed via in-situ bioassays Open
Novel pesticidal products in which active substances are delivered via nanoscale carrier systems have been suggested to offer functional and environmental benefits over conventional pesticide formulations. Nevertheless, non-target impacts …
View article: DNA-based Molecular Monitoring of Parasitic Infections in Invasive and Native Snail Hosts
DNA-based Molecular Monitoring of Parasitic Infections in Invasive and Native Snail Hosts Open
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the ecological impacts of invasive freshwater snail species on parasite transmission dynamics and to assess the effectiveness of DNA-based surveillance techniques in monitoring parasitic infections and ass…
View article: Correction to “Integrated Analysis of Survival, Physiological‐Biochemical, and Transcriptomic Changes Reveals the Impact of Saline Stress on the Freshwater Snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i>”
Correction to “Integrated Analysis of Survival, Physiological‐Biochemical, and Transcriptomic Changes Reveals the Impact of Saline Stress on the Freshwater Snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i>” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1002/ece3.71581.].
View article: Tracking freshwater snail diversity: a historical and environmental study in sub-tropical South Africa
Tracking freshwater snail diversity: a historical and environmental study in sub-tropical South Africa Open
Freshwater snails are integral to aquatic ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and serving as bioindicators of environmental health. However, this group faces growing threats from human activities, habitat degradation, and invasive…
View article: ERGA-BGE genome of Anisus vorticulus (Troschel, 1834): the Lesser Ramshorn Snail, an endangered freshwater snail protected under the EU's Habitats and Species Directive
ERGA-BGE genome of Anisus vorticulus (Troschel, 1834): the Lesser Ramshorn Snail, an endangered freshwater snail protected under the EU's Habitats and Species Directive Open
We have generated a high-quality reference genome for Anisus vorticulus to support monitoring of the genetic diversity of populations of this declining freshwater species. The chromosome-level genome assembly encompasses 1.04 Gb, composed…
View article: Phosphorus availability affects multiple metrics of reproductive investment in a freshwater snail.
Phosphorus availability affects multiple metrics of reproductive investment in a freshwater snail. Open
View article: Integrated Analysis of Survival, Physiological‐Biochemical, and Transcriptomic Changes Reveals the Impact of Saline Stress on the Freshwater Snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i>
Integrated Analysis of Survival, Physiological‐Biochemical, and Transcriptomic Changes Reveals the Impact of Saline Stress on the Freshwater Snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i> Open
Salinity is an important abiotic stress that affects metabolic and physiological activities, breeding, development, and growth of mollusks. In this study, we investigated the effects of a range of water salinity on the apple snail Pomacea …
View article: Seasonal dietary shifts in an invasive snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i> revealed by 18S rRNA mtabarcoding
Seasonal dietary shifts in an invasive snail <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i> revealed by 18S rRNA mtabarcoding Open
Pomacea canaliculata, an invasive species, has caused severe damage to ecosystems due to its omnivorous diet and strong invasive capabilities. However, information about how its diet changes across seasons is limited. In the present study,…
View article: Toxicological Effects of Glufosinate-Ammonium-Containing Commercial Formulations on Biomphalaria glabrata in Aquatic Environments: A Multidimensional Study from Embryotoxicity to Histopathology
Toxicological Effects of Glufosinate-Ammonium-Containing Commercial Formulations on Biomphalaria glabrata in Aquatic Environments: A Multidimensional Study from Embryotoxicity to Histopathology Open
Glufosinate-ammonium (GLA) is a broad-spectrum herbicide widely used for weed control. However, its potential toxic effects on non-target aquatic organisms, especially in freshwater ecosystems, are of growing concern. This study investigat…
View article: Transcriptomic basis of within- and trans-generational predator-induced plasticity in the freshwater snail Physa acuta
Transcriptomic basis of within- and trans-generational predator-induced plasticity in the freshwater snail Physa acuta Open
View article: Correction to ‘Resource Level Modifies Heatwave Responses in the Freshwater Snail <i>Lymnaea stagnalis</i>’
Correction to ‘Resource Level Modifies Heatwave Responses in the Freshwater Snail <i>Lymnaea stagnalis</i>’ Open
View article: Impact of Carrageenan-Based Encapsulation on the Physicochemical, Structural, and Antioxidant Properties of Freshwater Snail (Bellamya bengalensis) Protein Hydrolysates
Impact of Carrageenan-Based Encapsulation on the Physicochemical, Structural, and Antioxidant Properties of Freshwater Snail (Bellamya bengalensis) Protein Hydrolysates Open
This study investigated the encapsulation of snail protein hydrolysates (SPHs) using carrageenan as a microencapsulating agent at concentrations of 1%, 2%, and 3%. SPHs were prepared from the soft tissue of freshwater snails (Bellamya beng…
View article: The impacts of smoked cigarette butt leachate on a common freshwater gastropod, Lymnaea stagnalis
The impacts of smoked cigarette butt leachate on a common freshwater gastropod, Lymnaea stagnalis Open
Cigarette butts (CBs) are one of the most littered items worldwide. As litter they present physical (plastic fibres and burnt tobacco) and chemical (compounds retained on the filter and in the tobacco) contamination with detrimental effect…
View article: Schistosome exposure and diet induced effects on candidate immune gene expression in an African snail vector
Schistosome exposure and diet induced effects on candidate immune gene expression in an African snail vector Open
Schistosoma mansoni is a parasitic helminth that is vectored through freshwater snails. While the anti-schistosome defense of the South American snail, Biomphalaria glabrata , is well studied, little is known about the immune response of t…
View article: New records confirm three terrestrial and one freshwater snail in northwestern and western Saudi Arabia
New records confirm three terrestrial and one freshwater snail in northwestern and western Saudi Arabia Open
New records of snails in underexplored regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reveal new distributions of three terrestrial taxa and one species of freshwater snail. Pupoides coenopictus (Hutton, 1834) is reported for the first time in Tab…
View article: Factors contributing to the abundance and spatial distribution of the invasive intermediate host snail (Pseudosuccinea columella) in uMgungundlovu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Factors contributing to the abundance and spatial distribution of the invasive intermediate host snail (Pseudosuccinea columella) in uMgungundlovu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Open
Fascioliasis is a parasitic disease commonly affecting cattle, goats, and sheep globally. Lymnaeidae snail species are important in the epidemiology and dispersal of fascioliasis since they are intermediate hosts of the Fasciola spp. Our s…
View article: Investigation of Foraging Behavior and Food Detection in the Freshwater Snail: Rivomarginella morrisoni (Gastropoda, Marginellidae) - A Laboratory Case Study
Investigation of Foraging Behavior and Food Detection in the Freshwater Snail: Rivomarginella morrisoni (Gastropoda, Marginellidae) - A Laboratory Case Study Open
This study investigates the foraging behavior and food detection mechanisms of Rivomarginella morrisoni , a freshwater snail endemic to Thailand. Snails from four river basins in Central Thailand were observed under controlled conditions t…