SAPPHIRE CRAYFISH: A JEWEL IN WEST VIRGINIA'S WATERS

Deep within the freshwater streams of West Virginia, a remarkable creature sparkles. The distinctive sapphire crayfish, with its iridescent blue shell, is a true gem of the natural world. These fascinating crustaceans dwell in the cold waters, where they scurry among rocks and algae. Their unusual coloration comes from a pigment called carotenoid,