Subterranean Architects
Like multi-appendaged mini-dozers, some species of mudbugs or “crayfish” as they are commonly called, spend much of their life in the dark, industriously pushing dirt around. And, life can be busiest for the ones known as our primary burrowers like the digger crayfish (Creaserinus fodiens), pictured. These animals can best be described as “master diggers,” excavating amazing, deep (3-6 ft) burrows down to groundwater that include simple, single chambered designs and others complete with double entrances leading to an impressive network of elongated chambers.