Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans belonging to the infraorder Astacidea, which also contains lobsters. Taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. They breathe through feather-like gills. From Wikipedia
Frank Rosin has responded to allegations of animal cruelty after a broadcast showed him cooking live crayfish, prompting an investigation by the German Animal Welfare Association.