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Spelling. Those are just two different words for the same animal.

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a clam uses its hatchet foot to move and a crawfish uses its uropod, swimmerets, and walking legs to move.

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Q: What is the difference between a crayfish and a crawfish?
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How can you tell the difference between an English and American crayfish?

The difference between an English crayfish and an American crayfish is the English crayfish grows to about 3 inches long. It is red- brown in color. It's claws has a turquois and white blotch on the edge of the claw. The American crayfish grows to about 6 inches long. This crayfish is much larger and it's claws are red underneath.


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What is crawfish called in Louisiana?

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