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A New Crayfish Species Was Hiding in Plain Sight Among Common Aquarium Pets, Researchers Find
Native to Indonesian New Guinea, the crustacean comes in two color forms and is a popular pet choice in Europe, Japan, the ...
New colorful species of crayfish discovered in aquarium shipment
These crayfish –also called crawfish or crawdads–are native to New Guinea. Their cool hues have made them popular aquarium ...
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Dusty crayfish: A new species that's been hiding in plain sight
Meet the Dusty Crayfish: a vibrant aquarium favorite revealed as a new species with fascinating features and conservation ...
Miami Herald on MSN8d
Brightly colored creature — kept in pet aquariums globally — discovered as new species
Far from its home in Indonesia, a brightly colored creature moved around in an aquarium. Scientists peered into the tank, ...
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Brightly colored creature — kept in pet aquariums globally — discovered as new species
Dusty crayfish are “moderately-sized,” reaching over 4 inches in length, the study said. They have “smooth” bodies, claws and “large” eyes. The new species has “two color forms ...