Spider crab: alien invader of the Black Sea

Giant spider crab in the Black Sea — an invasive species brought by climate warming

The image shows a large spider crab (Scyllarides latus), one of the striking invasive species that have colonized the Black Sea due to rising water temperatures. Its powerful claws and armored shell resemble an alien creature, perfectly fitting the article’s theme on climate change and its impact on marine fauna.

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