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

Hydrothermal vents and methane seeps are extreme deep-sea ecosystems that support
dense populations of specialized macrobenthos such as mussels. But the lack of genome …

Maternal immunity refers to the immunity transferred from mother to offspring via egg,
playing an important role in protecting the offspring at early life stages and contributing a …

Background The golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) is a freshwater snail listed
among the top 100 worst invasive species worldwide and a noted agricultural and …

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 …

Gastropods are among the most diverse animals. Gastropod mucus contains several
glycoproteins and peptides that vary by species and habitat. Some bioactive peptides from …

Although most eggs are intensely predated, the aerial egg clutches from the aquatic snail
Pomacea canaliculata have only one reported predator due to unparalleled biochemical …

The brown planthopper (BPH, Nilaparvata lugens) is a notorious sap‐sucking insect pest
that damages rice (Oryza sativa) plants throughout Asia. During BPH feeding, saliva enters …

Molluscs are invertebrates of great relevance for economy, environment and public health.
The numerous studies on molluscan immunity and physiology registered an impressive …

The apple snail Pomacea canaliculata is a freshwater gastropod with a remarkable ability to
withstand seasonal or unpredictable dry conditions by entering estivation. Studies of P …