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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus)
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Situated on the far west coast of Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of the Province of British Columbia. Its benign climate (the warmest winters in Canada) and placid lifestyle make it a favorite retirement location as well as a popular tourist destination. About 400,000 people live in Victoria and adjacent communities.
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5 comments:
I saw some crayfish in a fresh water pond on Cape Cod once when I was little. No one would believe me till one of the adults waded in and confirmed it. Like you, I thought they were warm water creatures, but I guess one branch of the family has adapted to cooler climates.
Yes, I didn't know we had crayfish up here until last summer. Now I know to look for them every time I swim in Lake Whatcom, since that's where our drinking water comes from! When they disappear from there, I'll stop drinking from it.
Gorgeous picture of life in a fish tank. Light, shadows, and interesting creatures.
Thanks for mentioning the scale, too! From the photo (and having no clue about crayfish), I thought they were big like lobsters. Now I know.
It is remarkable how very much like lobsters these guys are, in everyway but size, and being freshwater species as well.
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