What happens to babies attached to mother crayfish when mother is or might be dead?
Answer:
It depends on the stage of development when the mother dies. If the juvenile crayfish have reached the size where they can digest organic material, once they detach from the mother, they can strike out on their own. Survival of juvenile crayfish is very low due to all the natural predators (fish, amphibians, birds, etc.). If the juveniles have not fully developed their digestive system, then they will die.
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Monday, September 29, 2014 - 4:32 PM MDT