Parasitic shrimp that inspired Aliens monster washes up on Kerry shore

IT first came to prominence with a reign of terror in the Alien series of sci-fi horror films.

Now, a rare breed of parasitic shrimp, which inspired the aliens in the film, has been discovered near a beach in Kerry.

Marine experts were astonished to find several barrel-shaped parasites washed up in Ventry and fear it could have major long-term ramifications for fish life in the area.