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Crayfish are classified as arthropods, because of their characteristic segmented bodies, chitinous exoskeleton, and joint appendages.
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∙ 10y agocrayfish are considered arthropods because they have an exoskeleton and segmented body parts.
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How many chambered hearts does a crayfish have?
A crayfish has one heart that contains two chambers
What do the two parts of the word arthropod mean?
Arthron = joint, pod = leg. They're named for their jointed legs.
How is the skeleton of an arthropod diffrent from your skeleton?
Arthropod skeletons differ from ours in that they are external, or exoskeletons. By contrast ours are internal, or endoskeletons.
What makes a tarantula an arthropod?
Tarantulas and other spiders are classified as arthropods by virtue of their physical characteristics. In taxonomic classification arthropods branch into two major subcategories, the chelicerates which include arachnids, and the mandibulates which includes the myriapods, crustaceans and insects. These all share the broad definition of arthropoda which is characterized by joint appendages and possession of an exoskeleton.
Which arthropod group has no antenna?
The Arachnid class is an example of an arthropod group characterized by possessing two main body segments, eight legs, but having no antennae. All arthropods except chelicerates and proturans have antennae. (The chelicerates include arachnids, horseshoe crabs, and sea spiders.)
What are two characteristics of chitin?
Chitin is both strong and flexible. As such, it is an excellent substance for reinforcing the structure of fungal cell walls and arthropod exoskeletons.
What two Latin words make up the word arthropod?
Arthron = jointed, pod = leg or limb. ^^
How can the gender of a crayfish be determined?
The female crayfish has no appendages and the male has two
What is the tagma in a crayfish?
The tagma of a crayfish is the Cephalothorax because it is made of two fused segments. The tagma of a crayfish is the Cephalothorax because it is made of two fused segments.
What two species are arthropod?
Flies and mites
How many pinchers does a crayfish have?
they have 2 i think
How many chambered hearts does a crayfish have?
A crayfish has one heart that contains two chambers
How much antennas do crayfish have?
it has two
What are two benefits of an arthropod's exoskeleton?
provides protection and prevents desiccation
What are the main body parts of a crayfish?
Crayfish have two main body sections: the Cephalothorax and the Abdomen.if you want more info here is a web site:http:/izzperiodzcarnegiemnhzperiodzorg/crayfish/Keys/SectionVIIIzperiodzhtm#S
Is the fresshwater crayfish native to new zealand?
known as Koura or freshwater crayfish, there are two species of the genus Paranephrops native to New Zealand.
What are the two characteristics of the platypus that cause it to be classified in the group of mammals?
The two definitive characteristics that make the platypus a mammal are: 1. It nurtures its young on mothers' milk. 2. It has fur. No other group of animals both these characteristics.
