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Large crayfish

Large crayfish underwater.

Crayfish, as well as all other marine organisms, are affected by the environmental conditions in the sea. These conditions are very different to those found on land and also vary between different marine habitats.

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Rights: Stephen Wing, University of Otago
Published: 17 September 2009Size: 81.11 KB
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