Crayfish Dissection Vocabulary

Study Notes

Crayfish Anatomy and Functions

Cheliped: Large claws essential for defense and capturing prey, playing a vital role in the crayfish's survival.
Antenna: Larger sensory organs that detect environmental changes and help the crayfish navigate its surroundings.
Green Gland: Part of the excretory system responsible for filtering waste from the blood, crucial for maintaining internal balance.
Stomach: The primary organ for digestion, where food breakdown occurs to extract nutrients.
Gills: Respiratory organs allowing crayfish to extract oxygen from water, enabling aquatic life.
Walking Legs: Limb structures that facilitate locomotion, allowing crayfish to move efficiently in water and on substrate.
Uropod: Located on each side of the telson, aids in maneuvering through water, enhancing swimming abilities.
Intestine: Organ that absorbs nutrients from digested food and eliminates waste, vital for nutrient uptake.
Telson: The terminal part of the crayfish that provides propulsion, enabling quick movement in water.
Heart: Central component of the open circulatory system in crayfish, responsible for circulating blood.
Digestive Gland: Produces digestive enzymes and absorbs nutrients, supporting the crayfish's metabolic needs.
Compound Eyes: Comprised of multiple light detectors, providing a wide field of vision and sensitivity to movement.
Cephalothorax: Composite body part formed by the head and thorax, housing vital organs and appendages.
Abdomen: The posterior section of the body, contributing to the overall structure and function of the crayfish.
Swimmerets: Appendages that create water currents over the gills for respiration, function in reproduction, and assist in swimming.

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Test your knowledge of crayfish anatomy with this dissection quiz. Each card will challenge you to define important terms related to the crayfish's body parts and their functions. Perfect for biology students and enthusiasts!