The giant African snail Lissachatina fulica as potential index fossil for the Anthropocene
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ancene.2018.07.001
Abstract: Abstract The giant African snail Lissachatina fulica is potentially useful as an index fossil for the “Anthropocene” in tropical and subtropical non-marine sediments that also indicates human-modified environments. It originated in the coastal region of… read more here.
Keywords: giant african; index fossil; lissachatina fulica; fossil anthropocene ... See more keywords
The giant African snail, Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich, 1822) in China: current status, threats and management
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DOI: 10.1080/13235818.2024.2360219
Abstract: ABSTRACT Due to their rapid growth and ability to establish feral populations, non-native species pose a significant threat to global biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Terrestrial molluscs are particularly problematic among non-native invertebrates, damaging agriculture and… read more here.
Keywords: lissachatina fulica; african snail; snail lissachatina; giant african ... See more keywords