Are Shrimp and Crawfish Considered Meat?
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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), crustaceans like shrimp and crawfish are part of the broader category of aquatic animals, a distinction that has fueled debate for centuries. The question, 'Are shrimp and crawfish considered meat?' is not as simple as it seems, with answers varying widely based on context—from a biologist's lab to a Catholic church calendar.
