Exotic crab poised for widespread UK invasion

An exotic type of crab is spreading at an alarming rate throughout Britain’s coast and rivers, a new study suggests. The Chinese mitten crab, brought to Britain during the last century in ships’ ballast water, could cause devastating environmental problems if populations are not monitored and controlled, say the study’s authors.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news10647.html">Exotic crab poised for widespread UK invasion</a></p> <p>An exotic type of crab is spreading at an alarming rate throughout Britain’s coast and rivers, a new study suggests. The Chinese mitten crab, brought to Britain during the last century in ships’ ballast water, could cause devastating environmental problems if populations are not monitored and controlled, say the study’s authors. </p>