Climate-driven invasion of <i>Pomacea canaliculata</i> and <i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i> transmission risk: Ecological niche modeling forecasts and public-health governance recommendations.

ABSTRACT: Global climate change is rapidly reshaping species distribution patterns worldwide. Pomacea canaliculata (golden apple snail), an important invasive species in many countries, has experienced accelerated range expansion driven by climate change and anthropogenic activities. Owing to its high phenotypic plasticity, broad environmental tolerance, and high fecundity, this species causes severe agricultural damage and biodiversity loss. Importantly, P. canaliculata is a highly competent intermediate host of the rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the causative agent of human eosinophilic meningitis, posing a growing public health threat. This article synthesizes the biological traits, invasion mechanisms, and ecological impacts of P. canaliculata, together wit

SUBMITTER: Li H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12830192 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature