It protects the crayfish from predators
It protects the crayfish from predators
it is used for holding the long haul that the crayfish caught and then ate.
The heart is used to pump the pee out of the crayfish It is also used to shot posion out a attacking preditors
The heart is used to pump the pee out of the crayfish It is also used to shot posion out a attacking preditors
A rostrum on a crayfish is an extension of its shell. This part is used for extra protection.
A uropod is used for swimming. Telson does the same thing.
The rostrum on a crayfish is a hard beak extending from the head that is used for protection.
The Antennules in a Crayfish, being short while the Antennas are long, are used to taste food.
All female crayfish have eggs inside them. However, she must be mature before they can be used. The female does need a male crayfish in order to have babies.
The telson is used as a paddle when alarmed to put distance between crayfish and prey. The crayfish makes a rapid movement of its tail which helps it to move backwards swiftly.
The term for the crayfish's pinchers is chelae. The chelae are two pincher-like claws that can be found on the front of the crayfish's body and are used for hunting, defense, and helping the crayfish to move. The chelae are connected to a series of muscles and tendons, which allow them to open and close. The chelae are also covered in sensory hairs that help the crayfish detect its environment. They can be used to grab and hold onto food, as well as helping the crayfish to climb and dig.
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