Species identification of the invasive Pomacea sp.in China
As one of the invasive alien species in China and the main intermediate host for spreading angio-strongyliasis cantonensis,Pomacea sp.are now widely spreading in China and posing a serious threat to agricultural,forestry,animal husbandry,fishery production,ecological environment and human health in the affected areas.Accurate and rapid identification of Pomacea sp.is the foundation for research on the invasion mechanism,dispersal patterns and population genetics.It is also of great significance to the development and implementation of prevention and con-trol strategies.At present,the identification methods of Pomacea sp.are mainly based on traditional morphology and molecular biology,among which the molecular identification of Pomacea sp.is mainly based on specific primer PCR rapid identification technology and DNA barcode technology.This article reviews the species identification methods of Pomacea sp..