What is another word for Family Astacidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ɐstˈasɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The term "Family Astacidae" refers to a group of freshwater crustaceans that include crayfish and crawfish. These creatures belong to the large order of decapod crustaceans, which have ten legs and a hard exoskeleton. Synonyms for the Astacidae family include the common names of freshwater lobsters and crawdads. They are also sometimes referred to as the crawfish or crayfish family. Within this family, there are several subfamilies and over 50 different genera of crayfish, all of which share similar physical characteristics and behaviors. These fascinating creatures are an important part of many freshwater ecosystems and have a significant ecological and economic impact.
