Astacus
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A group of freshwater crayfish from Europe and parts of Asia
- noun
- Specialized
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Astacus
- The European crayfish, classified under the genus Astacus, is threatened by invasive species.
Examples
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Unlike North American crayfish, those of the genus Astacus are native to the Old World.
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The European crayfish, classified under the genus Astacus, is threatened by invasive species.
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Researchers collected several specimens of Astacus from the river for genetic analysis.
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The Astacus species is commonly found in freshwater lakes.
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Many researchers study Astacus to understand its habitat.
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Researchers collected several specimens of Astacus from the river for genetic analysis.
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Unlike North American crayfish, those of the genus Astacus are native to the Old World.
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Etymology
Astacus comes from the old Greek word astakos meaning 'lobster' or 'crayfish'. So the name just means 'lobster' in Greek, which helps you remember that Astacus are freshwater crayfish.
