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The Effect Of Water Levels On Crayfish Aggression, Emory B. Johnson, Sarah E. Blase
The Effect Of Water Levels On Crayfish Aggression, Emory B. Johnson, Sarah E. Blase
Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium
Crayfish are a very prevalent invasive species that affect many different environments all over the world. Crayfish, specifically Procambarus clarkii, are an invasive species that have currently taken a foothold in the Santa Monica mountains and are threatening native stream species. There is currently a severe drought occurring in the Santa Monica mountains. The drought has been reshaping many aquatic environments by limiting space and resources such as food and shelter. Crayfish are a very aggressive species and adversely affect the habitat they inhabit by rapidly colonizing, burrowing, and their voracious diets. Due to the adverse effects crayfish can have …