CRUSTACEANS. 



THE CRAWFISH. 



(Cambarus.) 



Haunts. In warm weather this animal may be found 

 crawling upon the bottom of brooks and natural ponds. 

 The largest specimens will be found in creeks and in 

 ponds which are not dried out in summer. A water net 

 will be of service in securing specimens. Large specimens 

 may often be obtained in abundance under rocks in shallow 



CRAWFISH, natural size (after Morse). 



rapids of creeks. A bright light on the bank of a creek 

 at night will attract many to the edge of the water, where 

 they may be taken with a dip net. This is perhaps the 

 easiest way to obtain a supply. It requires only a little 

 waiting and careful watching. The light should be so 

 placed, that, as it shines down into the water, the bottom 

 is visible. Different species will be found in different 



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