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

Invasive alien species are one of the major agents of human-accelerated global change:
they threaten biodiversity, alter ecosystem structure, functions and services, inflict large …

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 …

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 …

ABSTRACT Apple snails (Ampullariidae: Pomacea) native to the New World have become
agricultural and environmental pests widely in southern and eastern Asia since their …

Quantitative risk assessments facilitate the decisions of risk managers. In the EU, risk
assessment in food and feed safety is the responsibility of the European Food Safety …

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 …

The fourth edition presents expanded treatment of subjects where our knowledge of the
Everglades and its restoration has greatly improved. This more detailed coverage includes …

Upon its initial publication more than fifteen years ago, this book broke new ground with its
comprehensive coverage of the biology and ecology, distribution and dispersal …

The ornamental pet trade is often considered a key culprit for conservation problems such as
the introduction of invasive species (including infectious diseases) and overharvesting of …