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The Changing Eecosystem of Lake Constance

June 3, 2021

Lake Constance’s ecosystem is changing, with spiny-cheek crayfish and killer shrimp on the march.

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Lake Constance forms a natural border between Germany, Austria and Switzerland – and its ecosystem is changing. Newly arrived aggressive residents include spiny-cheek crayfish, zebra mussels and killer shrimp. Will they displace native species?


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