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This research aims to document the occurrence of Melanoides tuberculata in Morocco and assess its ecological and biogeographical standing.

May 16, 2026Open Access

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

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This research aims to document the occurrence of Melanoides tuberculata in Morocco and assess its ecological and biogeographical standing.
Identified high-density populations of Melanoides tuberculata at the Sidi Hrazem thermal spring.
Conducted a comprehensive overview of the species' autoecology.
Reassessed the biogeographical status of the species in Morocco and North Africa.
Successfully documented a new occurrence of Melanoides tuberculata in Morocco.
Identified high-density populations, suggesting a stable environment for the species.
Provided insights into the ecological interactions and distribution of the species in North Africa.

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.

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Taybi et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080985a487c87a6a40b778 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.20302/nc.2026.35.16

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