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Origin and Distribution
Which continent is the channeled apple snail native to? A. Europe. B. Australia. C. South America. D. North America. E. Asia.
Transportation
Channeled apple snails were intentionally brought into Asia to help control nuisance aquatic plants, but eventually escaped and spread around the world. True False
Environmental Impact
Channeled apple snails compete with native animals that depend on native snails for food, such as the: A. Florida panther. B. Everglades kite. C. Tree frog. D. Black bear. E. Dragonfly.
Economic Impact
Channeled apple snails carry parasites that burrow under the people's skin, causing intense itching. True False
Control
The most effective way to get rid of channeled apple snails is to pick them from the water by hand. True False