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Crayfish

TYPE:   CRUSTACEAN

RANGE:
Southeastern U.S.
FOOD:
Snails, algae, insect larvae,
worms, tadpoles, water
plants
PREDATORS:
Birds, otters, muskrats,
raccoons, turtles, frogs,
snakes, humans
HABITAT:
Streams, rivers, lakes

 


DESCRIPTION
  • Crayfish look like miniature lobsters. Although at most they are six inches long, they have two large, sharp claws. Like lobsters their eyes are on movable stalks. They also have antennae.
  • Crayfish skeletons are on the outside of their bodies. This protects them.
  • Despite their armor, humans and many other animals consider them a delicious meal.
 

LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION 

http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/7648/crayfish.htm

 

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