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Using Natural History Collections to Determine the Relative Changes in Diversity and Distribution of Freshwater Molluscs in KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

African Journal of Ecology, Volume 64, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Research using natural history collections to track anthropogenic activities has recently been on the rise. Natural history collections have been utilised beyond their traditional taxonomic and systematic roles, generating data that shape present and future research.
Matabaro Ziganira, Matthew J. Burnett, Wynand Malherbe, Colleen T. Downs   +3 more
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Distribution and habitat preferences of the genus Biomphalaria (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) in Cuba

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2010
A study was carried out to determine the distribution and habitat preferences of several species of the genus Biomphalaria. Samples were taken at 350 freshwater locations in Cuba.
Antonio Alejandro Vázquez Perera, Jorge Sánchez Noda, Yosvania Hevia Jiménez   +2 more
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Characterization of Transcriptional, Epigenetic, and Phenotypic Plasticity and Discovery of Biomarkers in Acute and Chronic Murine Schistosomiasis Infection

The FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 3, 15 February 2026.
Workflow for discovering parasitological and molecular changes related to Schistosoma mansoni infection. ABSTRACT Parasites can induce changes in their hosts, favoring the success of the infection and its development at each stage of their life cycle.
Sheila de Andrade Penteado Corrêa, Cauã da Silva Oliveira Teodoro, João Paulo Luz da Silva, Fabio Queiroz, Tayná Dandara do Amaral, Silmara Marques Allegretti, Fernanda Silva de Oliveira, Rafaela Ferraz Teixeira, Lizandra Maia de Sousa, Sílvio Roberto Consonni, Matheus de Souza Gomes, Christoph Grunau, Fernanda Janku Cabral   +12 more
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Competição biológica entre Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) e Biomphalaria tenagophila (d'Orbigny, 1835) em criadouros naturais no município de Ourinhos, SP (Brasil) Biological competition between Biomphalaria glabrata (Say, 1818) and Biomphalaria tenagophila (d'Orbigny, 1835), observed in their natural breeding sites in Ourinhos, SP (Brazil)

Revista de Saúde Pública, 1980
Foram feitas observações sobre a provável competição entre Biomphalaria tenagophila e Biomphalaria glabrata, em três criadouros do tipo vala, situados no Município de Ourinhos (SP), durante o período de 27-11-73 a 20-02-79.
Urara Kawazoe, Luiz Augusto Magalhães, Luiz Koodi Hotta, Luiz Takaku   +3 more
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A contribution to the pathobiology of Biomphalaria glabrata hemocytes [PDF]

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2006
This study attempts to investigate the relationship between the hemocytes in the two compartments: circulating peripheral lymph and the connective tissues. The hemocytes are compared with the vertebrate macrophages and constitute the principal line of defense against external aggression.
Borges, Claudia Maria da Cunha, Azevedo, Carine Machado, Andrade, Zilton A   +2 more
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Freshwater Snails at the Biodiversity–Climate–Health Nexus: A Call to Recognize Neglected Models for Eco‐Evolutionary and One Health Research

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
Freshwater snails occupy a unique position at the intersection of biodiversity, climate, and health. I argue that their ecological plasticity, reproductive diversity, and role as parasite hosts make them powerful yet overlooked model systems for integrating eco‐evolutionary dynamics with One Health challenges.
Elodie Chapuis
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Modelling of the distribution of Biomphalaria glabrata and Biomphalaria straminea in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Geospatial Health, 2016
The occurrence of schistosomiasis is directly linked to the presence of its snail intermediate host <em>Biomphalaria</em> spp. Knowledge of geographical distribution, habitats and behaviour of these snails in relation to the climate is essential for guiding measures for disease prevention and control.
Verônica Santos Barbosa, Ricardo José de Paula Souza e Guimarães, Rodrigo Moraes Loyo, Constança Simões Barbosa   +3 more
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Extracellular Vesicle Properties and Functions Are Defined by the Originating Cell's Fitness Status

Journal of Extracellular Biology, Volume 5, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Recent studies have focused on the role of dying cells in modulating immune function and shaping the local microenvironment. Apoptotic cells release various extracellular vesicles (EVs), such as exosomes and microvesicles, and form apoptotic bodies through membrane blebbing.
Stephanie Leyk, Imke Liebold, Clarissa Lanzloth, Ulricke Richardt, Johan M. Kux, Christoph Kilian, Manuela Moritz, Antonia Gocke, Simon Meyer, Katharina Höhn, Barbara Honecker, Helmut Haas, Marius Böttcher, Sören Weidemann, Simon Kind, Hartmut Schlüter, Nahla Galal Metwally, Lorenz Adlung, Pablo J. Sáez, Thomas Jacobs, Klaus Ruckdeschel, Lidia Bosurgi   +21 more
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Between Droughts and Floods: The Seasonal Response of Freshwater Snails in Artificial Reservoirs in the Brazilian Semiarid Region

Population Ecology, Volume 68, Issue 1, January 2026.
We investigate the seasonal dynamics of two freshwater snails, Biomphalaria straminea and Melanoides tuberculata, in artificial reservoirs of the Brazilian semiarid region. Despite regulated hydrology, B. straminea exhibited strong seasonal fluctuations associated with dry periods, while M. tuberculata maintained stable populations throughout the year,
Lucas Henrique Sousa da Silva, João Hemerson de Sousa, Adriana Josefa da Rocha, Manuella Feitosa Leal, Lucas Ariel de Sousa Aguiar, Tamaris Gimenez Pinheiro, Edson Lourenço da Silva   +6 more
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Habitat Structure Shapes Mollusc Assemblages in an Urban Semiarid River: Implications for Conservation and Public Health

Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Volume 36, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Fine‐scale environmental drivers shape freshwater mollusc assemblages in urban semiarid rivers. We examined how substrate composition and water chemistry influence mollusc richness and abundance along a polluted stretch of a river in the Brazilian semiarid region. Surveys at five sites recorded 2479 individuals.
Lucas Ariel Sousa Aguiar, Lucas Henrique Sousa Silva, Manuella Feitosa Leal, Edson Lourenço Silva, Tamaris Gimenez Pinheiro   +4 more
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