Humans have effectively transported thousands of species around the globe and, with
accelerated trade; the rate of introductions has increased over time. Aquatic ecosystems …

Water-level fluctuations (WLF) affect the ecological processes and patterns of lakes in
several ways. Aquatic habitats and feeding or breeding grounds are gained or lost, as light …

The 'killer shrimp', Dikerogammarus villosus, has been recognised as one of the 100 worst
alien species in Europe, in terms of negative impacts on the biodiversity and functioning of …

Among ca. 750 species of Crustacea recorded from Poland, 18 representatives of 5 orders
of macro-crustaceans have been identified as alien species that have invaded or have been …

In The Wrong Place: Alien Marine Crustaceans-Distribution, Biology And Impacts provides a
unique view into the remarkable story of how shrimps, crabs, and lobsters–and their many …

As alien invasive species are a key driver of biodiversity loss, understanding patterns of
rapidly changing global species compositions depends upon knowledge of invasive species …

Abstract The Ponto-Caspian amphipod Dikerogammarus villosus was found both in the
margins and open water areas of Grafham Water, a large reservoir in Cambridgeshire, UK …

The alien freshwater amphipod of Ponto‐Caspian origin, Dikerogammarus villosus, also
known as the killer shrimp, is recognized as being one of the worst invasive alien species in …

Predation between invading and native species can produce patterns of exclusion and
coexistence. Dikerogammarus villosus, a Ponto-Caspian amphipod species, has invaded …

Responsiveness to biotic factors is crucial for the survival of sessile aquatic animals. They
cannot escape from danger, but developed a number of defences against predation, usually …