Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Public taxon detections (British Isles)
Turnaround time: 5 business days
The bloody red shrimp (Hemimysis anomalia) is an invasive crustacean species in the British Isles, first detected in 2004. Native to the Ponto-Caspian region, it has spread to European freshwater and brackish ecosystems via ballast water. In the UK, it inhabits lakes, reservoirs, and slow-moving rivers, often forming swarms in sheltered areas. Hemimysis anomalia is an opportunistic feeder, preying on zooplankton and competing with native species for resources, potentially disrupting food webs. Its rapid reproduction and adaptability make it a concern for biodiversity and ecosystem balance.
We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.
This test needs one of:
As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order.
The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing.
You will receive your results in your online account.
The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods.
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