Yoshimura, Taro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6382-8994
Sasaki, Takenori
Funding for this research was provided by:
JSPS KAKENHI (23KJ0818)
Article History
Received: 29 January 2026
Accepted: 20 April 2026
First Online: 25 June 2026
Declarations
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: Not applicable. This study does not involve human subjects, human data, or live animal experimentation. The Philippine snail specimens analyzed are historical dry shell materials accessioned into the museum collection prior to 1993. Therefore, their use does not fall under the purview of modern regulations concerning the acquisition of genetic resources or field collection permits under the CBD/Nagoya Protocol framework.
: Not applicable. This manuscript does not contain any individual person’s data.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.