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Crayfish are crustaceans of the families Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. Relatives of the lobster with more than 500 species, they occur mostly in fresh water. They're also called crawfish and crawdads.

Crayfish List - Freshwater Aquarium Crayfish Species Information

Page containing links to all of the Freshwater Aquarium Crayfish Species.
http://www.planetinverts.com/crayfish_species.html
Cajun Crayfish Invading Africa, Eating Native Species

A popular U.S. crayfish with a voracious appetite is wreaking havoc on African plants and animals, scientists say.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/01/120109-louisiana-crayfish-invasive-species-environment-africa-science/
How to Take Care of Crayfish

How to Take Care of Crayfish. Crayfish, also known as crawfish, crawdads, and mudbugs, are lovable crustaceans that make excellent pets.
http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-Crayfish
BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Orconectes rusticus, Rusty Crayfish

BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species. Basic information about crayfish including where they live, their appearance, diet and reproduction
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Orconectes_rusticus/
Crayfish/koura: Invertebrates: Native animals: Conservation

The koura, or freshwater crayfish, is dark green and mottled like the stones it lives amongst on stream bottoms.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/invertebrates/crayfish-koura/
Freshwater Aquarium Crayfish

This guide provides tips for keeping eight attractive freshwater crayfish species.
http://www.fishchannel.com/freshwater-aquariums/invertebrates/crayfish.aspx
Crayfish - Crustacean - Britannica

They are closely related to the lobster. Over half of the more than 500 species occur in North America. More about the crayfish inside.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/crayfish
Crayfish - HowStuffWorks

Crayfish, or crawfish, colloquially called crawdad is a freshwater crustacean related to the lobster. Learn more about the crayfish at HowStuffWorks.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/crayfish-info.htm
Differences Between Lobsters & Crayfish - Animals

They both taste great boiled and dipped in butter, but one is considered a delicacy while the other is associated with home style cooking. Learn the differences here.
http://animals.mom.me/differences-between-lobsters-crayfish-4113.html
Crab - HowStuffWorks

Crab is a land- or water-dwelling crustacean with a short, flat body that is nearly circular. Learn more about the crab at HowStuffWorks.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/crustaceans.htm
Crayfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Crayfish, also known as crawfish, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, or mudbugs, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are related; taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayfish

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Crayfish List - Freshwater Aquarium Crayfish Species Information

Page containing links to all of the Freshwater Aquarium Crayfish Species.
http://www.planetinverts.com/crayfish_species.html
Cajun Crayfish Invading Africa, Eating Native Species

A popular U.S. crayfish with a voracious appetite is wreaking havoc on African plants and animals, scientists say.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/01/120109-louisiana-crayfish-invasive-species-environment-africa-science/
How to Take Care of Crayfish

How to Take Care of Crayfish. Crayfish, also known as crawfish, crawdads, and mudbugs, are lovable crustaceans that make excellent pets.
http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-Crayfish
BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Orconectes rusticus, Rusty Crayfish

BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species. Basic information about crayfish including where they live, their appearance, diet and reproduction
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Orconectes_rusticus/
Crayfish/koura: Invertebrates: Native animals: Conservation

The koura, or freshwater crayfish, is dark green and mottled like the stones it lives amongst on stream bottoms.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/invertebrates/crayfish-koura/
Freshwater Aquarium Crayfish

This guide provides tips for keeping eight attractive freshwater crayfish species.
http://www.fishchannel.com/freshwater-aquariums/invertebrates/crayfish.aspx
Crayfish - Crustacean - Britannica

They are closely related to the lobster. Over half of the more than 500 species occur in North America. More about the crayfish inside.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/crayfish
Crayfish - HowStuffWorks

Crayfish, or crawfish, colloquially called crawdad is a freshwater crustacean related to the lobster. Learn more about the crayfish at HowStuffWorks.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/crayfish-info.htm
Differences Between Lobsters & Crayfish - Animals

They both taste great boiled and dipped in butter, but one is considered a delicacy while the other is associated with home style cooking. Learn the differences here.
http://animals.mom.me/differences-between-lobsters-crayfish-4113.html
Crab - HowStuffWorks

Crab is a land- or water-dwelling crustacean with a short, flat body that is nearly circular. Learn more about the crab at HowStuffWorks.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/crustaceans.htm
Crayfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Crayfish, also known as crawfish, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, or mudbugs, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are related; taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crayfish

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Crayfish

Crayfish are crustaceans of the families Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. Relatives of the lobster with more than 500 species, they occur mostly in fresh water. They're also called crawfish and crawdads.

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