Garden snail (Cantareus aspersus), a species introduced in Mexico.
Abstract
The brown garden snail (Cantareus aspersus), a species commonly found in gardens throughout the world, partakes in crop destruction and profit loss dueto its highly invasive nature. Indirect factors, like intemational trade and the cultivation of new crops, have introduced C. aspersus to countries beyond its native locations. This article discusses the origin, distribution, and characteristics of the garden snail C. aspersus that made it possible to arrive to Mexico.
The climatic and topographical conditions that make Mexico a megadiverse country also predispose itas a country where these alien species have successfully settled down and proliferated. Nonetheless, the disregard towards these invasive organisms and the limited number of researchers pose a challenge in controlling this pest.
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