Hawaii Snails

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The Kāhuli and ʻŌhi‘a: The Interspecific Interaction that Kept Hawai’i Healthy

As conservationists fight to save Hawai’i’s native ʻŌhi‘a tree, they realize the important role native kāhuli snails play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Hawai’i is currently facing two epidemics: the near extinction of the native kāhuli snails and the spread of Rapid Ohi’a Death decimating the iconic ʻŌhi‘a trees. While seemingly not connected, these two […]

Written by on September 26, 2019