Mangroves occur in South African estuaries at their poleward distribution limits, extending
into temperate habitats. In 1963, William Macnae published the first comprehensive …

Shells of the aquatic gastropod Melanoides tuberculata and the terrestrial gastropod
Zootecus insularis were analysed using high-resolution isotope sampling (up to 274 …

Increasing rates of biological invasions pose major ecological and economic threats
globally. The pet trade is one major invasion pathway, and environmental change could …

One of the most common environmental impacts that has caused irreversible effects on
ecosystems is the introduction of exotic species. In addition to the ecological disasters that …

An assessment of the bioturbation potential of seven freshwater snail species was made in a
laboratory microcosm study. Two non-operculate species, Indoplanorbis exustus, and …

This study aimed to investigate the relative importance of abiotic factors and biotic resistance
(expressed as species richness of native macroinvertebrates), through a correlative niche …

Research on the interaction of primary producers and consumers is crucial for
understanding trophic transfer in intertidal food webs. This study explores the association …

Nayband Bay is a unique protected area located on the Iranian coast of the Persian Gulf.
The bay supports a diverse macrobenthic assemblage; studying the biomass and secondary …

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

The successful invasion of freshwater and coastal lakes of South Africa by the recently
introduced thiarid snail Tarebia granifera may be due in part to release from predatory …