Astacidae (Noun)
Meaning
Crayfish.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Astacidae family includes many species of freshwater crayfish found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- Astacidae crayfish are generally smaller than those in the Parastacidae family, which are found in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Crayfish in the Astacidae family are known for their ability to burrow into sediment and create complex networks of tunnels.
- The Astacidae family is divided into several genera, including Austropotamobius and Pacifastacus, which are commonly found in North American waters.
- Invasive species of Astacidae crayfish have been introduced to new regions through human activity, causing significant ecological impacts on native ecosystems.