They have scuttled through Scandinavian waters and muscled their way into Britain.
...which is something I don't often say about a threat to our native population, I'll admit!
The species, which are native to North America, came to Russia in the 1960s after scientists aimed to introduce a new, lucrative market.
The king crabs then headed to Norway, spiking a fishing industry boom before finding their way to Britain.
Despite fears for the native population, the invaders have proved a winner with London restaurants so far with many snapping up the haul for their menus.
We will fight them on the dining table! Increase production of brown bread and butter. It's for the nation!
You may as well grab a cheaper, woodlouse sarnie. The latter crawlers are very close crustacean relatives but far 'pickier' about what they scavenge. Consequently, their meat is less likely to contain harmful levels of cadmium and neurotoxins.
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