Bulinus truncatus is a freshwater snail with the widest
distribution of all Bulinus species. It is found across much of
Africa, the near east and the Mediterranean. The mollusc is very
important for Africa as it acts as an intermediate host for
schistosome parasites that cause the disease schistosomiasis in
both humans and animals. B. truncatus is found in flowing or
standing fresh water and in: The Bulinus snail’s shell shape
varies widely. Variation occurs in: Bulinus truncatus is widely
distributed in Africa, but has also been found in parts of
Europe and Asia. Find out where. Discover how molecular
techniques are helping Museum scientists explore this snail’s
reproductive forms. Bulinus truncatus is a host for the
schistosome worm that causes schistosomiasis. Find out more. Get
more information on Bulinus truncatus. A Bulinus truncatus snail
from Nyanguge in Tanzania. .© Natural History Museum The shell
of Bulinus truncatus.© Fred A Lewis, Yung-san Liang, Nithya
Raghavan & Matty Knight. Creative Commons A