Old World Crayfish (Noun)
Meaning
Small crayfish of Europe and Asia and western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The old world crayfish has been widely introduced to new habitats, often with negative consequences for native species.
- The old world crayfish is native to Europe, Asia, and western North America, but has been introduced to many other parts of the world.
- Researchers studied the impact of the old world crayfish on freshwater ecosystems in North America.
- The old world crayfish is a popular food source in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia and Europe.
- The introduction of the old world crayfish to new habitats has led to the decline of native crayfish species in many regions.