Answer the following questions on crayfish external anatomy; 1 Which region of the body is most obviously segments? 2. Females carry their fertilized eggs under their bodies as they develop. Which appendages do you think they use for this purpose? 3. Examine a preserved crab above. How does the abdomen of a crab compare to that of a crayfish? Where is the abdomen of a crab?
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