Bulinus globosus
Bulinus globosus
Bulinus globosus is common freshwater snail found across much of Africa south of the Sahara and some Indian Ocean islands.
Bulinus globosus is an important intermediate host for the trematode parasite Schistosoma haematobium which is responsible for the disease urinary schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Species detail
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Taxonomy
The shell of Bulinus globosus is sinistral with a spire and a shell size of 22.5 x 14mm. Find out more about the distinguishing characteristics of Bulinus globosus.
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Distribution and habitat
Discover the areas of the world that Bulinus globosus is known from and the types of habitat it is found in.
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Parasites
Find out about the role Bulinus globosus plays as a host of several parasitic species.
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Reproduction
Learn about the reproductive processes of this species.
About the author
Dr David Rollinson
Individual Merit Researcher in parasitology and Director of WHO Collaborating Centre. Research interests include schistosomes and their snail vectors.
