Life-history traits indicate local adaptation of the schistosome parasite, Schistosoma mansoni, to its snail host, Biomphalaria pfeifferi

► Schistosoma mansoni is locally adapted to Biomphalaria pfeifferi from Toho-Todougba (Benin). ► Pre-patency was shortest in sympatric snails. ► Cercarial production was compatible with good survival of sympatric snails. ► Growth compensation occurred in sympatric snails. ► Fecundity compensation occurred in sympatric snails.