Crayfish Dissection (External) Flashcards
1
Q
Antennule
A
Helps crayfish maintain balance
2
Q
Telson
A
Swimming
3
Q
Cheliped
A
Grasps food
4
Q
Walking legs
A
Locomotion
5
Q
Swimmerets
A
Transfers sperm, holds eggs, locomotion
6
Q
Antenna
A
Senses touch and taste
7
Q
Carapace
A
Exoskeleton, covers cephalothorax
8
Q
Gills
A
Respiration
9
Q
Maxilliped
A
Hold prey
10
Q
Eye
A
Sight
11
Q
Cephalothorax
A
Head fused to thorax
12
Q
Abdomen
A
Swim backward
13
Q
Mandible
A
Chew food
14
Q
Maxilla
A
Keeps water moving over gills