Population characterization and parasitological assessment of the giant African snail (Achatina fulica) in urban areas of Cartagena, Colombia [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Background: The giant African snail, Achatina fulica, is an invasive species recognized for being a serious agricultural pest and an intermediary vector for diverse parasites that cause diseases in humans. The knowledge of the state of African snail populations in urban areas is of great ecological...

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Main Authors: Eder Cano-Pérez, Jaison Torres-Pacheco, Luis Barraza-Quiroz, Jorge Morelos-Muñoz, Doris Gómez-Camargo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2021-03-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/10-77/v2