American Crayfish (Noun)
Meaning
Common large crayfishes of eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The American crayfish is one of the most widely distributed species in eastern North America, found in streams, rivers, and lakes.
- In Ontario, the American crayfish is considered to be an economically important species for the bait industry.
- A major threat to native crayfishes like the American crayfish is the potential displacement by non-native crayfish.
- The rusty crayfish has outcompeted the American crayfish and other native crayfishes in many parts of the country.
- American crayfish is an important food source for many fish species and birds such as bitterns and herons.