Invasive Crustaceans in a Pridnestrovie Estuary

I’ve made a trip to Dnestrovk to see the local invasive animals. As strange as it sounds, an estuary here is home to a Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis), a Giant Oriental River Prawn (Macrobrachium nipponense), and an American Harris Mud Crab (Rhithropanopeus harrisii). I’ve also heard reports of blue crabs showing up. Just goes to show that invasives are a threat wordwide. The mitten crab, also known as a Shanghai hairy crab is a serious threat to native species. Also, they are known to destroy
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