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Low susceptibility of Achatina fulica from Brazil to infection with Angiostrongylus costaricensis and A. cantonensis

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2007
Introduction of Achatina fulica in Brazil has led to serious concerns about its role as vector for metaIylid worms: AngioIylus costaricensis and A. cantonensis.
Erli Neuhauss, Monaliza Fitarelli, Juliano Romanzini, Carlos Graeff-Teixeira   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of heavy metals in African giant land snail (Archachatina marginata): A comparison between wild and domesticated species

, 2022
This study examined the level of heavy metal in meat, shell and haemolymph of wild and domesticated African Giant Land Snail (Archachatina marginata).
Akintunde, O.A., Oduntan, O.O., Omolade, T.J., Adebowale, T.K.   +3 more
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Influence of calcined snail shell particulates on mechanical properties of recycled aluminium alloy for automotive application [PDF]

Acta Periodica Technologica, 2020
Nowadays, low-cost particulate reinforced metal matrix composites with improve mechanical properties are highly sought in various industrial and critical engineering applications including automotive and aerospace sectors.
Kolawole M.Y., Aweda J.O., Abdulkareem S., Bello S.A., Ali A., Iqbal F.   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nanoplastics: Methods, Exposure and Effects on Domestic, Farm and Wild Animals

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nanoplastics (NPs) are synthetic polymer particles ranging in size from 1 nm to 1 μm that have been identified as a major concern for ecosystems and organisms due to their plethora of negative effects. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the knowledge relating to exposure and effects of NPs in domestic (i.e., farm ...
B. De Felice, M. Bertazzo, A. F. Tabaran, M. Parolini, R. P. Popa, A. Pintea, L. J. Spicer, A‐L. Nagy, F. Caloni   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of feed on the growth rate of African giant land snail, Archachatina marginata Swainson

, 2015
The effects of three feed combinations on the growth rate of the African Giant snail, Archachatina marginata, were investigated at the snailery unit of Forestry and Wildlife Department of University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Nandi, JA, Mgbang, EU, Ebu, VT, Bukie, JO   +3 more
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First record of Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822 (Mollusca, Achatinidae), for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Biotemas, 2022
Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822, is here officially recorded for the first time for Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. It is now known to occur in every Brazilian state. The species is on the list of the 100 worst invasive species in the world.
Janine Oliveira Arruda, Lúcio Santos
doaj   +1 more source

Interplanetary frontiers: terraforming from an invasion science perspective

Oikos, EarlyView.
The pursuit of a multi‐planetary existence represents one of humanity's greatest frontiers. If applied justly, it offers an opportunity to extend its civilization's lifespan amid escalating sustainability crises on Earth. One approach increasingly gaining traction is terraforming, a hitherto theoretical ecological and evolutionary experiment revolving ...
Teun Everts, Ronaldo Sousa, Phillip J. Haubrock   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Haemolymph Biochemical Parameters of the African Giant Snail (<i>Achatina achatina</i>) and the Big Black Snail (<i>Achachatina marginata</i>)

, 2003
A comparative analysis of the biochemical profiles of the haemolymph of 50 each of apparently normal captive African giant snail, (Achatina achatina) and the big black snail, (Achachatina marginata) was carried out.
V.O. Taiwo, Taiwo, V.O., Akintomide, T.O., T.O. Akintomide, A.O. Ogunsanmi, Ogunsanmi, A.O.   +5 more
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Possible control of introduced giant African land snails (Achatina spp.) by the reintroduced endemic skink Leiolopisma telfairii, Ile aux Aigrettes, Mauritius [PDF]

Management of Biological Invasions, 2011
The giant African land snail (Achatina fulica) is one of the world’s worst invasive species, out‐competing endemic snails, consuming native vegetation and potentially altering nutrient cycles.
Jamie A. COPSEY, Graham SHELBOURNE, Rachael GRICE, Martine GODER, Steeves BUCKLAND, Zayd JHUMKA, Vimul NUNDLAUL, Carl JONES, Nik COLE   +8 more
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Occurrence of Rhabditid Nematodes in the Pet Giant African Land Snails (Achatina fulica)

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019
Gastropods comprise nearly 60,000 species of aquatic as well as terrestrial mollusks, primarily snails and slugs. The giant African land snail (Achatina fulica) is one of the most popular pet snails worldwide.
Dario d'Ovidio, Jirí Nermut, Chiara Adami, Mario Santoro   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source