A female Procambarus clarkii with many hatchlings (IMAGE)

Okayama University

A female Procambarus clarkii with many hatchlings

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The red-swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, has negatively impact the flora and fauna of freshwater ecosystems around the world, including those in Japan. In a new study now, researchers dive deep to understand the reproductive biology of the species to drive effective control measures for curbing the population growth of this invasive species.  

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Kazuyoshi Nakata from Okayama University

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