Crustaceans
Generalized Anatomy of a Crustacean
Dorling Kindersley "Generalized Anatomy of a Crustacean," Microsoft® Encarta®.
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Lobster Exoskeleton Dismantled
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The exoskeleton of a lobster is divided into a series of segments each of which performs specialized functions. The
cephalothorax, consisting of the head and thorax, bears all of the limbs used in sensory perception, locomotion, breathing, and
the detection and capture of prey. The abdomen is divided into six segments that are responsible for rapid locomotion.
Dorling Kindersley "Lobster Exoskeleton Dismantled," Microsoft® Encarta®.
Copyright © 1993-2002 Microsoft Corporation
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