Mollusca is the second most species-rich phylum within the metazoans, displaying critical
economic, ecological and scientific importance. Yet, they are still largely underrepresented …

Traditional molecular methods and omics-techniques across molluscan taxonomy
increasingly inform biology of Mollusca. Recovery of DNA and RNA for such studies is …

The family Ampullariidae includes both aquatic and amphibious apple snails. They are an
emerging model for evolutionary studies due to the high diversity, ancient history, and wide …

Among the snail genera most responsible for vectoring human-infecting schistosomes,
Bulinus, Biomphalaria, and Oncomelania, the former is in many respects the most important …

The common octopus, Octopus vulgaris, is an active marine predator known for the richness
and plasticity of its behavioral repertoire, and remarkable learning and memory capabilities …

Molluscs biomineralize structures that vary in composition, form, and function, prompting
questions about the genetic mechanisms responsible for their production and the evolution …

Accurate estimates of genome sizes are important parameters for both theoretical and
practical biodiversity genomics. Here we present a fast, easy‐to‐implement and accurate …

Background Genome size is implicated in the form, function, and ecological success of a
species. Two principally different mechanisms are proposed as major drivers of eukaryotic …

Semisulcospira habei is a freshwater snail species endemic to the Lake Biwa drainage and
belongs to a species group radiated within the lake system. We report the chromosome …

Abstract Background Argiope bruennichi, the European wasp spider, has been investigated
intensively as a focal species for studies on sexual selection, chemical communication, and …