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Why does a crayfish move its walking legs in a rhythmic back and forth motion when it is lying with one side of its carapace near the surface of the water?
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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.
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
What are the appendages found on the head of the crayfish?
it is the antenna, antennule, rostrum, and the maxillipeds (feeding appendages).
Why are the walking legs attached to the gills in crayfish?
just cuz
How many total legs does a crayfish have?
A crayfish has eight walking legs and eight swimmerets.
What structures are located at the base of each walking leg on a crayfish?
gills
What is the difference in walking on a treadmill and walking on a hard surface?
You move forward when walking on a surface, and on a treadmill you stand still.
What is the advantage of the gills being attached to walking legs on crayfish?
to survive in shallow water
What thick muscle is active during rhythmic arm swinging movements while walking?
The deltoid muscle
How are the antennae chelipeds other walking legs and swimmers related to crayfish?
they are all part of the cephlathorax
How are the antennae other walking legs and swimmerets related?
They are related because they all perform some part in the crayfish. Without those parts the crayfish will not survive.They are not related at all!!
