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Crayfish and Invertebrate
Crayfish and Invertebrates
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Science
4th Grade
10/07/2009

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Term
antenna
Definition
a sensory organ found in pairs on the heads of organisms, including insects and crustaceans.
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crayfish
Definition
a freshwater crustacean with large claws related to a lobster
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crustacean
Definition
an anthropod with several pairs of jointed legs, an exoskeleton, tow pairs of antenna, and eyes at the end of stalks
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habitat
Definition
an natural or controlled environment in which a plant or animal lives
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omnivore
Definition
an organism that eats both plants and animals
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observe
Definition
to watch closely, for wcientific purposes
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pincer
Definition
front claws of some crustaceans used for grasping things like food or for protection
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swimmerets
Definition
an appendage on the abdomen of some crustaceans used for swimming. In females, its used to carry eggs.
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molt
Definition
the process of shedding the skin or exoskeleton in order for the organism to grow
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regenerate
Definition
the ability to regrow an appendage such as an arm, pincer, or antennae.
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exoskeleton
Definition
an organism who has an outer covering or shell that is hard and protects its body
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invertebrate
Definition
an organism that does NOT have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton
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camouflage
Definition
the ability of an organism to blend in with its background or environment
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gills
Definition
an organ used to breathe in water.
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marsh
Definition
a habitat that often has water where crayfish are naturally found
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