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“Crawzilla” was huge. Then scientists found an even bigger crayfish

2026-10-16T03:45:22.000Z

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  • 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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