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A weathered hand grasps a striking marron crayfish from Western Australia's inland waterways, revealing the intricate details of this prized freshwater crustacean. The deep burgundy and black exoskeleton gleams with a wet, textured surface, highlighting the creature's powerful claws and segmented body. Caught mid-harvest, the marron displays the rich biodiversity of Western Australian aquaculture, showcasing the robust shellfish that thrives in the state's dam systems. The tight grip of the hand suggests the careful handling required in sustainable marron farming, where each specimen represents a valuable part of the region's agricultural ecosystem. Blurred green vegetation in the background hints at the natural habitats where these crayfish are cultivated, emphasizing the connection between agricultural practice and local environment. The close-up reveals the marron's prehistoric-like anatomy, with its sharp appendages and complex shell structure, embodying the resilience of Western Australia's aquaculture industry.