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Man buys rare '6-fingered' crayfish at market - experts say mutated crustacean is safe to eat

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On May 24 in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, a man discovered a rare "six-fingered" crayfish at a local market. The unusual crustacean had six distinct branches at the end of its claw.

Animal expert Zhao Li explained that this condition is typically caused by a genetic mutation. In crustaceans, there is a condition known as polydactyly (multi-limb syndrome), which generally results in one or two extra appendages.

However, having six branches at the claw tip is extremely rare. Currently, there is no research indicating that eating genetically mutated crayfish poses any harm to human health.

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