Review of: "Prey Selection of the Invasive Gastropod Rapana venosa (Valenciennes 1846) from the Río de la Plata Estuary Under Laboratory Conditions"

Abstract

Add a sentence such as: "Three adult specimens of R. venosa were observed over 11 days under controlled laboratory conditions to assess prey selection." * Rephrase the conclusion with caution: "Preliminary evidence suggests a preference for E. mactroides, warranting further investigation under eld conditions." * Acknowledge small sample size as a limitation.* If possible, include non-parametric tests (e.g., Wilcoxon signed-rank) to compare consumption.* Add a rationale for the test duration (11 days)-why this time frame?Results Comment: The results are logically presented and supported by visuals.Issues: -Lack of statistical signi cance testing.-Figures lack details such as error bars or sample size indication.Suggested xes: * Include at least basic statistical comparisons (e.g., prey consumed per day).* Add error bars or variation indicators to gures.* Improve gure captions: "Figure 1. Mean number of prey items consumed by R. venosa (n=3) over 11 days.Error bars indicate standard deviation." Discussion Comment: The discussion offers a solid interpretation of the data and connects it to optimal foraging theory. Issues:-Some claims are too strong given the limited sample size.-The conclusion that R. venosa is unlikely to threaten E. mactroides due to spatial distribution is speculative.