Allometry and geographic variation of the morphology of<i>Achatina fulica</i>(Achatinidae) in Colombia

Patiño‐Montoya, Angie; Murillo‐García, Oscar E.; Giraldo, Alan

doi:10.1080/13235818.2020.1865513

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“…Table 1 presents weight and morphometric parameters and a comparison with other findings. The total shell length (102.5 mm) of our specimen was similar to that reported by Albuquerque and co-authors (102.5 mm; Brazil) [27] and Patiño-Montoya and co-authors (110.5 mm; Colombia) [28], whereas the weight (98.82 g) was greater compared to the weight of specimens that Okon and co-authors (59.58 ± 2.33 g) collected from a snail farm in Nigeria [29]. Previous studies reported that specimens did not vary in size, whether collected from small or large urbanized areas [30].…”

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“…Human proximity seems beneficial to L. fulica, particularly the abundance of food in crop fields and/or garbage [4,9]. Albuquerque and co-authors reported that the size of L. fulica is influenced most by humidity and can support periods of drought by slowing growth and metabolic activity [28]. Lissachatina fulica can survive at temperatures between 0 • C and 45 • C due to aestivation and hibernation mechanisms.…”

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First Report of Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) in a Protected Area of the Cottian Alps, Northwest Italy

Gabetti,

Maganza,

Prearo

et al. 2023

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The Giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica) is listed among the top 100 worst invasive alien species. Native to East Africa, it has been introduced voluntarily or accidentally into more than 50 countries, where it impacts negatively on biodiversity, ecosystems, agriculture, and public health. Here we describe for the first time the finding of a specimen of L. fulica in a protected area of the Cottian Alps (Avigliana Lakes Nature Park, northwest Italy). The snail underwent morphometric analysis and species identification. Given its reproductive characteristics (i.e., hermaphroditism with self-fertilization), it poses a potential threat to the biodiversity of the area and is a vector of zoonotic parasites for humans and animals. Health monitoring of specimens found in the wild and those kept as pets is of crucial importance, as is the establishment of monitoring plans in these areas.

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First Report of Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) in a Protected Area of the Cottian Alps, Northwest Italy

Gabetti,

Maganza,

Prearo

et al. 2023

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“…Los trabajos de Borrero et al (2009) y Vogler et al (2013) propusieron modelos de distribución potencial del caracol gigante africano para el neotrópico, identificando zonas vulnerables desde el punto de vista ambiental para el territorio colombiano. Sin embargo, el registro de presencia de la especie en nuevas localidades de Colombia (Patiño- Montoya et al, 2021), podrían tener influencia significativa en el área de ocupación y ajuste de los modelos de distribución publicados para la especie, antes de que se registrara su presencia en Colombia.…”

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Distribución potencial del caracol gigante africano (Achatina fulica Bowdich 1822) en Colombia

Giraldo

Patiño

Lozano

et al. 2022

Bol. cient. mus. hist. nat. univ. caldas

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Objetivo: establecer la distribución potencial de la especie invasora Achatina fulica (caracol gigante africano) en Colombia con base en la idoneidad ambiental. Alcance: proporcionar elementos a las autoridades ambientales e investigadores nacionales para fortalecer los procesos de investigación y las acciones de manejo y control de esta especie invasora en Colombia. Metodología: se implementó un modelo de distribución potencial para el caracolgigante africano en Colombia bajo el algoritmo MaxEnt, utilizando las variables climáticas de World Clim. Principales Resultados: la variable que más contribuyó fue la precipitación del mes más cálido seguido de la máxima temperatura del mes más cálido. El 50% de los departamentos del país presentaron una ocupación probable superior al 50%, siendo los más afectados Córdoba y Atlántico con un área de ocupación probable por encima del 80%. Se identificó una adecuación ambiental del 100% en localidades asociadas a alta densidad de centros urbanos. Conclusión: se presentan evidencias de la asociación de esta especie invasora a los centros urbanos de país y se identifica el riesgo de invasión por departamentos.

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Allometry and geographic variation of the morphology ofAchatina fulica(Achatinidae) in Colombia

Cited by 2 publications

References 19 publications

First Report of Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) in a Protected Area of the Cottian Alps, Northwest Italy

First Report of Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) in a Protected Area of the Cottian Alps, Northwest Italy

Distribución potencial del caracol gigante africano (Achatina fulica Bowdich 1822) en Colombia

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