I live in New Rochelle, New York and I have recently seen many crayfish migrating away from Glenwood Lake and being killed by the dozens on an adjacent road. Why is this and where are they trying to go?
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they pull there tail under there body and it makes them swim bckward
I use to have a pet crayfish he would use his tail to swim I was amazed on how crayfish swim with there tail sadly my brother accidentally put his shoe lase in the tank and the crayfish climbed out with the shoe lase I miss pincher's
They crawl with their legs, and they swim really fast by turning around and flipping their tail back very fast repeatedly.
A crayfish has six tail joints, collectively known as the abdomen. These segments, or somites, are often referred to as the pleon and are flexible, allowing the crayfish to swim by flexing and extending its tail. Each segment contributes to the overall structure and movement of the crayfish.
Use its tail to swim backwards at high velocity.
They use them to Walk,Swim,Defend Itself,Smell,and catching prey.
Crayfish are decapods which means ten feet. They have ten feet including their claws.
It helps them maintain their balance under water, and allows them to swim backwards swiftly when frightened or running from predators.
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My older crayfish died and my littler crayfish has not yet how do/can they die?
Crayfish are known as both crayfish and yabbies in Australia. "Yabbies" are freshwater crayfish, often found in rivers, creeks and dams in rural areas.