Decapoda 

Biological Overview

Habitat 
Fresh water, pounds, marshes  swamps ,shallow rivers  
 
Diet 

worms, small plants, insects, snails, algae and small fish 
 
Role in Ecosystem 
omnivore,  scavengers 
 
Behavior 

Aggressive to others, reduced appetite when stressed, and complex personality 

Human Impact

Humans eat crayfish, chemical pollution, global warming, and poaching 

Creative Exploration

Aggressive Personality 

I wake up angry 
People using us as food 
Or entertainment in water prison 
We are aggressive for a reason  
We are treated with no respect 
We are just as good as anything. 

Matthew D., Matthew S. 

Book 4