crayfish
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Across the country, the study found 10,914 animal species at risk of extinction, with freshwater species like amphibians, snails, mussels, crayfish and many aquatic insects facing the highest risk of extinction.
From Seattle Times
And Fiorillo spent time looking for the burrows of small invertebrate animals, similar to ancient crayfish.
From Washington Post
While he and his wife, Lena, wait for each of the 300-gallon plastic containers to fill, their grandchildren try to trap the crayfish darting among the rocks, just as their parents did before them.
From Washington Post
In the summer months, last year being an exception, they’ve kept an open-house policy, welcoming friends for crayfish parties and impromptu sleepovers.
From New York Times
However, Buglife said the statement referred to insects, and does not therefore apply to crayfish.
From BBC
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