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Crayfish

Paranephrops planifrons

Description:

Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. They breathe through feather-like gills and are found in bodies of water that do not freeze to the bottom. They are mostly found in and streams where there is fresh water running, and which have shelter against predators. Most crayfish cannot tolerate polluted water, although some species of the crayfish can. Crayfish feed on living and dead animals and plants.

Habitat:

Freshwater streams

Notes:

The 2nd photo is the of the this is the crayfish shed skin.

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2 Comments

Jonny
Jonny 11 years ago

Oh thanks :)

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 11 years ago

Moved to Arthropods :-)

Jonny
Spotted by
Jonny

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Nov 10, 2012
Submitted on Nov 11, 2012

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