[5] This genus is medically important because several species of Bulinus function as intermediate hosts for the schistosomiasis blood fluke.

[3] These snails are widespread in Africa including Madagascar[7] and the Middle East.

[8] This genus has not yet become established in the USA, but it is considered to represent a potentially serious threat as a pest, an invasive species which could negatively affect agriculture, natural ecosystems, human health or commerce.

Therefore it has been suggested that this species be given top national quarantine significance in the USA.

[6] For the most part, species have been classified on the basis of their morphology although, in recent decades, the study of ploidy, allozymes and DNA methods have all played an increasing role in species discrimination.