Scientists discover and name a colorful, new species of aquarium crayfish, Cherax pulverulentus, hiding in plain sight for decades.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

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Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.

Crayfish are also known as crawfish or crawdads. Looking through the aquarium pets, the team found several brightly colored and familiar-looking crayfish, the study said.