Partula

Question 1

What about invetebrates makes them good targets for captive breeding?

Answer 1

They have a short development time so CB is relatively quick

Question 2

What are the important aspects to consider when re-introducing species back into the wild?

Answer 2

Health screening (disease and genetics)
managing the wild environment
Connecting fragmented populations

Question 3

Where are Patulids found?

Answer 3

South Pacific islands of French Polynesia

Question 4

What is the reason for their decline?

Answer 4

Introduction of the carnivorous land snail (Euglandia rosea) to control the African Land Snail (Lissachatina fulica) without proper testing.

Question 5

What are the main problems with breeding Partulids in captivity?

Answer 5

They need an artificial diet and are prone to microsporidia infection.

Question 6

What factors lead to the great genetic diversity seen in Partulids?

Answer 6

Many regions of good quality habitat that are seperated by vast distances so there is lots of opportunity for independent adaptation.

Question 7

How do humans impact a natural environment?

Answer 7

Bring in non-native plants and livestock at lower elevations. There are also many accidental introductions of predatory species.

n.b. Partula was confined to montane regions.