Mollusks and Parasites Studies

Melanoides tuberculata in East Africa: Investigating the role of Biotic and Abiotic factors in its presence or absence

This study identifies water depth, temperature, and presence of other snails as significant factors influencing the presence of Melanoides tuberculata snails in East Africa.

One invader, several origins: mitochondrial evidence of multiple introductions of Rumina decollata in Argentina

The paper analyzes mitochondrial COI sequences of Rumina decollata in Argentina to determine the origin of multiple introduction events.

Optimized MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry enables reliable identification of freshwater snails from schistosomiasis-endemic areas in Mauritania

This study uses MALDI-TOF MS to identify freshwater snail species in Mauritania, finding high accuracy and distinct ecological distributions, with Schistosoma haematobium DNA detected in 29.9% of specimens.

Pigments and microstructure of the colour polymorphic shells of Polymita picta and P. muscarum (Gastropoda: Cepolidae), with observations on a new light-transmitting shell spot system

The paper investigates pigmentary and structural bases of shell color polymorphism in two Cuban snail species using multiple analytical techniques and identifies a novel light-transmitting shell spot system.

Predictive Approach to Understanding Angiostrongylus cantonensis Distribution in the Canary Islands

This study models the distribution of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Tenerife using field data and environmental variables, finding high suitability in northeastern regions but limited overlap with human populations.

Morphological and MALDI-TOF MS identification of freshwater snails, including intermediate hosts of schistosomes in Gabon.

This study identifies freshwater snail species in Gabon using MALDI-TOF MS and confirms their role as intermediate hosts of Schistosoma haematobium.

Freshwater Snails in Schistosomiasis Endemic Communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria

The paper reports the first identification of freshwater snail species in schistosomiasis-endemic communities in Nigeria, finding no Schistosoma infection but identifying a potentially non-pathogenic distome furcocercariae.

Strong circulation of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in a protected Mediterranean wetland. Implications for resident and migratory wildlife

This study finds high prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rodents in Mallorca, with higher infection rates in adults and correlation with host weight, suggesting established circulation and zoonotic risks.

How does urbanization shape shell phenotype, behaviour and parasite prevalence in the snail Cornu aspersum?

This study examines how urbanization affects shell phenotype, behavior, and parasite prevalence in the snail Cornu aspersum across an urbanization gradient in Rennes, France.

The prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rodent hosts in China and several Asian countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This paper conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rodent hosts across China and several Asian countries, finding a pooled prevalence of 0.1003 with significant heterogeneity.