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The common yabby, Cherax destructor, is an Australian freshwater crustacean in the Parastacidae family.
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Do yabbies eat tadpoles?
yes yabbies are meat eaters and if arn't fed well the will attack frogs and tadpoles
Do yabbies breath like a human?
they breath like chickens
What eats a yabby?
A yabby is a threat to any number of species. Large fish such as the Murray cod are particularly fond of them, as are many species of bird. Larger crayfish, and even other yabbies if given the chance will eat them, as yabbies have cannibalistic tendancies. Animals such as the playtupus and others are also known to eat yabbies. Lets not forget humans too!
Where are a yabbies gills?
They are located on the sides of the yabby's body, under their cephalothorax (the large shell part that makes up the most of their body). Yabbies can clamp their gill openings shut so they can survive for a while out of water.
Do female yabbys have babies?
Female yabbies lay eggs, that get passed through a packet of sperm the male deposits on the female and then they are attached under the females tail. Even after hatching, the baby yabbies may cling to the mothers tail for a few days for safety until they are ready to go off on their own (yabbies hatch fully developed, just very small).
Do yabbies have bones?
No. Yabbies have an exoskeleton.
Do yabbies have teeth?
No.
Can yabbies survive on land?
They can come out on land only when breeding. My two yabbies did
Can goldfish live with yabbies in a tank?
err not a good idear yabbies will eat a goldfish
What do they call crayfish in Australia?
Crayfish are known as both crayfish and yabbies in Australia. "Yabbies" are freshwater crayfish, often found in rivers, creeks and dams in rural areas.
Are yabbies vegetarians?
yes they are
Can you put freshwater yabbies in a tank with fish?
You can but it's not smart to do so. The Yabbies will rip bits off the fish.
Where were yabbies first found?
yabbies were first found in edenatorejupiter or guytiporfjubintequa (aqua-poo-poo-flute-free-liteny)
Do yabbies eat tadpoles?
yes yabbies are meat eaters and if arn't fed well the will attack frogs and tadpoles
What is a group of yabbies called?
school
Are yabbies invertebrates?
No. Yabbies are omnivourous scavengers. They are opportunistic feeders and eat whatever they can find be it dead or alive. Insect larvae/fish other smaller crustacea, rotting plants, fruits etc can all be eaten by Yabbies.
What does 'yabbies' mean in Australia?
Yabbies are like a small fresh water prawn or cray fish. They are commonly found in creeks and scavange for food.
