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Published articles Issue number: Natura Croatica, Vol. 35 No.1

Rediscovery of an established population of the red-rimmed melania Melanoides tuberculata (Müller, 1774) in Morocco

Authors: Taybi, Fouzi Abdelkhaleq; Mabrouki, Youness

Authors and affiliation

  • Taybi, Fouzi Abdelkhaleq Synergy lab, Higher School of Education and Training, Mohammed I University, BP-410, 60000 Oujda, Morocco
  • Mabrouki, Youness Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences, Dhar El Mehraz, Laboratory of Biotechnology, Conservation and Valorization of Bioresources, Fes Morocco

Abstract

Records of Melanoides tuberculata (Müller, 1774) in Morocco have been scarce and often based on empty shells only. In this study, we report a new occurrence of this species at the Sidi Hrazem thermal spring in north-central Morocco, where high-density populations were recorded. We also provide an overview of its autoecology and reassess its biogeographical status in Morocco and North Africa.

Keywords

North Africa; thermal waters; freshwater gastropod; Sidi Hrazem thermal waters

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