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Crustaceans

Usually considered as a subphylum, Crustaceans comprise a group of arthropods including crabs, crayfish, lobsters and shrimp. Most crustaceans are aquatic animals, though some are terrestrial, parasitic and barnacles. Crustaceans have a chitinous exoskeleton, segmented body, and paired jointed limbs.

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What is banana prawn?

it is a monkey sex position...related to 69...it is preformed when the monkey is on vacation with his shrimp friend, dick and his girlfriend, mrs.crabs....it happens on the beach

What order do lobsters belong to?

Crayfish and Lobsters belong to Class Malacostraca.

What is the crayfish tail called?

The function of a goldfish's tail is to move it around.

What is the function of the rostrum in a crayfish?

The rostrum on a crayfish is a hard beak extending from the head that is used for protection.

Can children eat prawns?

AnswerI think a prawn is a shrimp. Therefore, prawn eggs are shrimp eggs, and I do not think shrimp eggs are good to eat!

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I confirm that prawn is used in Britain when shrimp would be used in the US (or most other places). But prawn/shrimp roe is in fact not only edible, but is considered to be a delicacy, as mentioned in the recipe to which I am providing a web link. I can personally confirm that it is quite tasty, though a little fiddly/messy.

Another "yes" vote. I just bought some fresh Alaskan prawns (in Seattle) and since I wanted the bigger ones, which are female, all were packed with eggs. Before grilling them, I nibbled the eggs off, and they were delicious. The flavor was not strong. I'm not sure they would be very good if cooked.

What is the lifespan of a blue land crab?

The lifespan in captivity is about 13 years. In the wild it is an average of 11 years.

Why does a crayfish have to hide when it molts?

The outer covering of a crayfish is it's protection. You may notice that the shell is very hard. This protects it from preditors, that is the reason it hides, to keep itself hidden from pretitores who might attack.

What are the main body parts of a crayfish?

Crayfish have two main body sections: the Cephalothorax and the Abdomen.

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Do crayfish hurt people?

Crayfish are not poisonous, though some may get you with their big claws. But it only feels like a pinch.

What is the function of the green glands in a crayfish?

These filter out waste materials in the crayfish. They perform basically the same function as our kidneys.

Are crayfish verterbrate or invertrebrate?

Crayfish are crustacean which has a hard shell so htey are invertibrates. (No Back Bone or Spine.)

How many compound eyes do crayfish have?

Crayfish have one pair (i.e., two) compound eyes, located on eyestalks at the front of their head on either side of the rostrum - the "nose" spike. Each compound eye is made up of thousands of tiny lenses arranged in a convex grid.

How do crayfish live?

actually crawfish are crestations. they are kind of like amphibians they live partly on water and partly on land. craw fish enjoy damp areas but they also need a dry area.

so just subduing a crawfish in just water will kill it. therefore the above answer is incorrect and you are not stupid. =) (=

anywhere in the water sometimes a creek i live near a creek and checked under rocks and saw a crawfish... so i got and made a trap put it set it and checked the next day

Are crayfish primary consumer?

The crayfish could be a primary consumer but it matters where it stands in that particular food web.

What are the function of the appendages of a crayfish?

The Antennules in a Crayfish, being short while the Antennas are long, are used to taste food.

How does a crayfish react when its head and tail are touched?

No fishes dont feel pain or threat because they have very primitive responses and sensory developemnt.

Do crayfish have hearts?

The heart of the crayfish pumps to circulate the blood. The blood flows through the open cavities as there is a minimum of tubing in the crayfish. The circulation of the blood aerates and purifies it.

Can you eat crustaceans?

You can eat mole crabs if you wish, though in the United States these small crabs, also known as sand crabs, are more often used as bait. One way to eat them is to rinse the sand from them and boil them up into a broth.

What sea creatures are scavengers?

No, for the most part, sea stars are meat eating predators, many choosing to feed at night. They are able to sneak up on sleeping fish, covering their homes in the reefs, and devouring them on the spot. Sea stars can extrude their stomachs and digest their meals.

Crown of Thorns sea stars are known for eating corals, but will scavenge on dead fish when found.

Why are crayfish called crayfish?

They got their name because they are similar to a crab.

Why do fiddler crabs have exoskeleton?

The hermit crabs first pair of legs are their claws which they use for drinking, eating, and defense. The second, third, and fourth pair are for walking. The fith - tenth are for holding it's abomen inside it's shell.

How many total legs does a crayfish have?

A crayfish has eight walking legs and eight swimmerets.

Does a crayfish have a backbone?

No, crayfish are invertebrate animals, they do, however have an exoskeleton which makes up for the lack of a backbone.

What are the 2 sense organs of a crayfish?

Crayfish can sense changes in water pressure. They can also see to a limited extent. Additionally, they have two sets (pairs) of antennae that are sense organs. A link can be found below.