Some kinds of crayfish are known locally as lobsters, [4] crawdads, [5] mudbugs, [5] and yabbies. In the Eastern United States, "crayfish" is more common in the north, while "crawdad" is heard more in central and southwestern regions, and "crawfish" farther south, although considerable overlaps exist. [6] The study of crayfish is called ...

2024年5月8日 · Wondering what crawdads actually are? Here's what you need to know about these creatures and how Where the Crawdads Sing got its name

Crayfish, or crawdads, are crustaceans that live in freshwater environments throughout the world, except for India and Antarctica. These animals have five pairs of legs, or 10 legs total—hence...

2022年3月25日 · Depending on where you live now or where you grew up, you might call crayfish that, or call them crawfish, or call them crawdads. But is there actually a difference between crayfish vs. crawfish...

2022年9月13日 · It turns out crayfish, crawfish, and crawdads all refer to the same aquatic crustacean. Though what you call them depends on location, one thing is for sure: They’re not shrimp.

The meaning of CRAWDAD is crayfish —used chiefly west of the Appalachians.

6 天之前 · Crayfish, often called crawfish or crawdads, are amazing little critters munching on a wide range of foods. They chow down on so many things and can adjust their menu to just about any water-filled place you can think of.

2025年3月21日 · crayfish, any of numerous crustaceans (order Decapoda, phylum Arthropoda) constituting the families Astacidae (Northern Hemisphere), Parastacidae, and Austroastracidae (Southern Hemisphere). They are closely related to the lobster. Over half of the more than 500 species occur in North America.

2021年8月10日 · There are hundreds of species of crawfish in America’s creeks, rivers and ponds. Sometimes it seems like the names we have for them are just as numerous.

2022年1月10日 · Ever wondered what the difference between crawfish, crawdads, and crayfish are? You’re not alone! Here’s our guide to help you out.