Resumen

JACKSON, Douglas  y  JACKSON, Donald. RECORD OF POMACEA CANALICULATA (LAMARCK, 1822) (AMPULLARIIDAE), EXOTIC MOLLUSK FOR TO NORTH CHILE. Gayana (Concepc.) [online]. 2009, vol.73, n.1, pp. 40-44. ISSN 0717-6538.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-65382009000100006.

In this paper we inform about the presence in the coast of Choapa (IV Region of Coquimbo, Chile), of a non-local freshwater mollusk -Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) (Ampullariidae). We describe its morphology, habitat and relations with other freshwater mollusks. We also discuss its potential role as link to the zoonosis parasitaria.

Palabras llave : Pomacea canaliculata (Lammarck); Norte de Chile; Nuevo registro.