Present distribution and future spread of louisiana red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Crustacea, Decapoda, Astacida, Cambaridae) in Britain : Implications for conservation of native species and habitats

The Louisiana red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii is highly invasive. It is now common in Europe where it is causing problems to native wildlife and structural damage to habitats. Procambarus clarkii was first recorded in Britain in 1991 and is currently found in the...

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Main Authors: Ellis A., Jackson M.C., Jennings I., England J., Phillips R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012-10-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2012022