Climate and urbanization drive changes in the habitat suitability of Schistosoma mansoni competent snails in Brazil
C. K. Glidden, A. L. Singleton, A. Chamberlin, R. Tuan, R. G. S. Palasio, R. Calderia, A. M. V. Monteiro, K. M. Lwiza, P. Liu, V. Silva, T. S. Athni, S. H. Sokolow, E. A. Mordecai, G. A. De Leo
The paper uses machine learning and remote sensing to analyze 30 years of snail occurrence data in Brazil, showing climate change and urbanization have altered Biomphalaria habitat suitability.
bioRxiv · Jan 3, 2024 · PreprintEcology