“Killer” Shrip Invading UK!
"Killer" Shrip, although it may sound like the title of the next blockbuster movie, "Killer" Shrip are real and invading the UK!
This new species of shrimp is said to be threatening the ecosystem in British waters.
The scientific name is "Dikerogammarus villosus". Now you can see why many just prefer to call it Killer Shrimp. Killer Shrimp have an aggressive behavior which is also how they got their nickname.
However while the name may cause a few laughs, British scientist aren't laughing any more and instead concerned at the negative impact these shrimps will have in the ecosystem and that it can even leading to the extinction of other shrimp species.
According to BBC News:
Dr Paul Leinster, chief executive of the Environment Agency, said: "We are devastated that this shrimp has been found in Britain... We are currently establishing the degree of the problem, and whether the shrimp is only in Grafham Water or if it is in nearby lakes and the Great Ouse as well."