This is one of my favorite #crayfish species in North Carolina, not because of how beautiful it is, but because of its etymology. This is the Broad River Stream Crayfish, Cambarus lenati, named after David Lenat, who worked with the NC Division of Water Quality before shifting to consulting. I had the good fortune of meeting and scheming projects with Dave before he passed - way too soon - in 2016. He was one of the most genuinely kind and curious people I have ever met. #crustmas