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 demon shrimp (Dikerogammarus haemobaphes) is an invasive freshwater amphipod in the UK, first recorded in 2012. Native to the Ponto-Caspian region, it has spread via waterways and ballast water, establishing populations in rivers and reservoirs. Known for its aggressive behaviour and opportunistic feeding, the demon shrimp outcompetes native invertebrates and disrupts aquatic food webs. Its adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions makes it a significant ecological concern in the UK’s freshwater ecosystems.
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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