noun
- plural form of crayfish; freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters
Usage: formal plural
Examples
- The biologist studied several species of crayfishes in the local streams.
- Different crayfishes inhabit various freshwater ecosystems across North America.
- The aquarium displayed colorful crayfishes from around the world.
- Researchers collected crayfishes from multiple river systems for their study.
- The pond supported a healthy population of native crayfishes.
- Several crayfishes scurried under the rocks when disturbed.