🤓Share with a crawfish nerd. Ten more crazy facts 👇 1️⃣ Born under mama’s care – Baby crawfish hatch from eggs carried under the female’s tail, snug and protected until they’re ready to face the world. 2️⃣ Miniature replicas – When they first hatch, baby crawfish already look like tiny versions of adults—pinchers and all. 3️⃣ Clingers for weeks – After hatching, they cling to their mom’s swimmerets for about 2-3 weeks before venturing out. 4️⃣ Fast growers – These little critters grow fast, molting up to 10 times in their first year. Each molt means they shed their exoskeleton to grow a new, bigger one. 5️⃣ Soft and vulnerable – Right after molting, they’re soft and defenseless for a short time, which is why they hide out until their shell hardens. 6️⃣ Masters of disguise – Baby crawfish are expert hiders, burrowing in mud or vegetation to avoid predators like fish and birds. 7️⃣ Food for the ecosystem – They’re a key food source for countless animals, making them critical to aquatic ecosystems. 8️⃣ Omnivores from the start – Baby crawfish aren’t picky; they’ll snack on algae, tiny insects, and even decaying plants. 9️⃣ Temperature determines growth – Warmer water speeds up their development, while cooler temps slow things down, proving Mother Nature’s thermostat matters. 🔟 Survivors against the odds – Only a small percentage of baby crawfish make it to adulthood, with most falling prey to predators early on. If you’re gonna eat em’ you might as well understand em’ 🤷
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