According to the Global Invasive Species Database,the apple snail is one of the world's 100 most invasive species,as it can potentially triggerthe occurrence and spread of various diseases,posing a threat to humanhealth.Schisto somiasis is a disease caused by blood flukes (Schistosomes) parasitizing the human body.Snails (Oncomelania) are the only intermediate host for the transmission of schistosomiasis,which makessnail eradication an essential measure for preventingthe disease.
