New colorful species of crayfish discovered in aquarium shipment

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- The article discusses the discovery of a new species of crayfish found in a cave in Tennessee, known as the "dusty crayfish."
- The dusty crayfish is a small, pale crustacean that lives in complete darkness and has adapted to its subterranean environment, losing its eyes and pigmentation.
- Researchers believe the dusty crayfish is a new species and a rare example of a cave-dwelling organism that has evolved unique characteristics to thrive in the pitch-black, nutrient-poor conditions of its underground habitat.

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