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 …

Growing evidence has suggested a strong link between gut microbiota and host fitness, yet
our understanding of the assembly mechanisms governing gut microbiota remains limited …

Tañan VB, Sumaya NHN. 2024. Bio-inventory of terrestrial gastropod species in Northern
Mindanao, Philippines. Biodiversitas 25: 3391-3402. Gastropods are the largest class in the …

Invasive apple snails adversely impact the ecological function of non-native habitats,
resulting in eutrophication as well as reduced biodiversity, which diminishes ecosystem …

Aquatic macrophytes supply an important link in freshwater systems through their multiple
functions and ecosystem services. However, invasive generalist herbivores threatened their …

Apple snails are renowned for their strong impacts on aquatic vegetation and ecosystem
function in invaded regions but the existing knowledge on their role in aquatic ecosystems …

Freshwater habitats represent one of the most important ecosystems for sustaining terrestrial
biodiversity and human societies, but are particularly vulnerable to the effects of pollution …

Macrophytes were transplanted into a lowland stream affected by river engineering works.
The aim was to analyse the feasibility of their reintroduction and potential to be used for the …

Knowing the interactions between exotic and native species is essential to establish
possible threats to the local fauna. In this study, we assessed the use of food resources and …

Herbivorous invaders promote changes in community structure and ecosystem functioning.
The apple snail, Pomacea canaliculata, is an invader with strong impacts on wetland …