Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 17, Issue 5, Page 1519-1534, May 2026.Abstract Optimal allocation of resources to the management of biosecurity risk, threatened species conservation or natural hazards such as bushfires is imperative—because program budgets are usually finite and, therefore, constrained. However, effectively dividing resources among management activities to achieve the greatest benefit remains a ...
Aaron Dodd, Edith Arndt, Anca Hanea
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Characterization of a cellulase from the haemolymph of the giant African snail (Archachatina marginata) [PDF]
, 2015 The giant African snails (Archachatina marginata) are herbivorous tropical gastropods. They are commonly located in areas littered with decaying vegetable matters which they feed on.
Fagbohunka, Bamidele Sanya +2 more
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Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Volume 7, Issue 2, April–June 2026.A food‐choice experiment illustrating that monosex decapods can serve as efficient biological control agents against parasite‐transmitting snails in aquaculture systems. We presented prawns and crayfish to four pest snail species with varying shell characteristics and quantified their predation preferences and traits. We show that the force required to
Sharon Moscovitz +10 more
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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 +3 more
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Composition, Enzymes Analysis and Retraction Time of Columellar Muscles of Giant African Land Snail (Archachatina marginata) in Response to External Stimuli [PDF]
, 2017 With the aid of columellar muscle, snails retract the soft part into the shell when disturbed. The response time of three Giant African Land Snail (GALS) species: Archachatina marginata, Achatina achatina and Achatina fulica to touch and sodium chloride (
Oyinloye, N.A., Ademolu, K.O.
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Response of African Giant Snail (Archachatina Marginata) in Captivity to Deifferent Feed Items [PDF]
, 2014 Thirty six (36) one-week old hatchling of giant snail were randomly selected and grouped into 4 batches on the basis of body weight. Each group was fed in captivity with either of the following feed items: water leaf, cocoyam leaf, potato leaf or ...
Excellence, Akeredolu O., I.A., Adeyemo,
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Espécie invasora em unidade de conservação: Achatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822) no Parque Estadual Carlos Botelho, Sete Barras, SP, Brasil (Nota Científica). Invasive species in conservation unit: Achatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822) in Carlos Botelho State Park, Sete Barras, SP, Brazil (Scientific Note). [PDF]
Revista do Instituto Florestal, 2006 O caramujo-gigante-africano, Achatinafulica (Mollusca-Achatinidae), considerado umadas cem piores espécies invasoras do mundo,causando sérios danos ambientais, é registrado pelaprimeira vez para o Parque Estadual CarlosBotelho, município de Sete Barras ...
Marilda Rapp de ESTON +4 more
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Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2018 Angiostrongylus cantonensis is considered the main etiological agent of eosinophilic meningitis in humans. At present, this zoonosis is considered an emerging disease mainly in the Americas.
André H. Bechara +3 more
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Effects of population density on the growth and egg-laying capacity of the African giant land snail.
, 2015 The effects of the population density of adult African giant land snail, Archachatina marginata on the egg-laying capacity and the growth of the brooders and hatchlings were investigated for 9 months. Ten culture pens were stocked with snails at 20%, 40%,
Akinnusi, O, Akegbejo-Samsons, Y
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The evaluation of amino acid profiles of Giant African Snail and Golden Apple Snail as poultry feed supplement [PDF]
, 2016 This study was conducted to determine an amino acid profile of two snail Pomacea canaliculata (Golden Apple Snail) and Achatina fulica (Giant African Snail). A 500 g of snails was collected at Bukit Expo, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Feshal, Ainzah
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