“Crawzilla” was huge. Then scientists found an even bigger crayfish
First reported Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:45:22 GMT · Last updated
A nationwide search for giant crayfish uncovered a record-breaking Tennessee specimen and a surprising mystery about how big these freshwater creatures can grow. Scientists found that North American crayfish seem to hit a biological size limit, possibly because of their muscles or protective shells.
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- Science Daily“Crawzilla” was huge. Then scientists found an even bigger crayfish
A nationwide search for giant crayfish uncovered a record-breaking Tennessee specimen and a surprising mystery about how big these freshwater creatures can grow. Scientists found that North American crayfish seem to hit a biological size limit, possibly because of their muscles or protective shells.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:45:22 GMT
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- 2026-10-16 03:45Science Daily — “Crawzilla” was huge. Then scientists found an even bigger crayfish
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