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When the crayfish is not walking how does water move over the gills?
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∙ 16y ago
By using their swimerettes. They create a current of water and then it goes through their gills.
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∙ 16y ago
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What are the gills of a crayfish attached to?
they are attached to the walking legs. this serves as an advantage because when the legs move so do the gills, allowing water to circulate and a greater amount of o2 and co2 to be exchanged.
What structure are the gills of a crayfish attached to?
they are attached to the walking legs. this serves as an advantage because when the legs move so do the gills, allowing water to circulate and a greater amount of o2 and co2 to be exchanged.
What is the purpose of walking legs on a crayfish?
the purpose of walking legs on a crayfish are to help it move around. It mostly uses its tail since it is in water and can easily move with its abdomen muscles
How do walking legs of a crayfish relate to its respiratory system?
Walking keeps the gills moving and oxygenated water moving under the carapace.
How many legs and claws does a crawfish?
walking legs on a crayfish are used for mobility and movement, while the claws remain free to forage for food. This allows the crayfish to eat on the move and travel fair distances in a short time.
How do fish move swim in water?
It uses there fin to move and there gills to breath in oxygen
What are the functions of gills and the cilia on the gills?
Two functions of a clam's gills are to extract oxygen from the water and separate sand particles from food particles and water when being digested.
What is the function of a ventral nerve cord in crayfish?
It helps the crayfish to move around in the water. It is located in a spot that makes it difficult for predators to get at.
How mud skippers move?
Mudskippers are fish and so they have gills. Once out of water their gills dry out and stick together, so mudskippers have a special cavity behind their ears where sea water is stored. As they move their eyes pressure is applied to that cavity and this reoxygenates the stored water. The gill flaps and restores gills to their normal function.
How do seahorses move and breathe?
Sea cow does not have gills
Does the crayfish have a muscular system?
Crayfish have muscles. They need them to move.
Why do fish use 15 percent of their energy to move water over its gills?
To breath by extracting oxygen from the water.
