Behaviour

Predator parfum makes for bold crayfish...

Predator parfum makes for bold crayfish...

Rusty crayfish may not have a nose as such, but they do have an exceptional sense of smell. With a “sniff”, these crustaceans can glean all sorts of information about the world around them. If rusty crayfish can “smell” a predator, such as largemouth bass, it stands to reason the crayfish will seek to reduce their chances of becoming dinner…