gilgie

gilgie
A small freshwater crayfish endemic to the south-west corner of Australia.

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  • gilgie — I. /ˈdʒɪlgi/ (say jilgee) noun 1. either of two freshwater crayfish, Cherax quinquecarinatus or C. crassimanus, native to south western WA, found in streams, river and dams, and which can burrow down to the watertable during dry periods. 2. WA… …  

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