Crayfish

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawfish)

Crayfish – also called crawfish or crawdads – are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are related; taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. 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 brooks and streams where there is fresh water running, and which have shelter against predators. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Freshwater crayfish

Approved Date
02-Jan-2013

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