After reading this chapter and analyzing the content, it is assumed that you can: - Describe the tagmata and appendages on the heads of crustaceans.
- List distinguishing features of Crustacea and differentiate them from other arthropods.
- Define tergum, sternum, telson, protopod, exopod, endopod, epipod, endite, and exite.
- Explain why crustaceans show serial homology.
- Define carapace.
- Describe the processes of respiration and circulation in crayfishes.
- Describe the function of antennal and maxillary glands in Crustacea.
- Explain how a crayfish detects changes in position.
- Explain how the photoreceptor unit within the compound eye functions.
- Explain what a nauplius is.
- Contrast direct and indirect development in Crustacea.
- Describe the molting process in Crustacea and include the hormones involved.
- Describe the process of ecdysis and include the hormones involved.
- Distinguish between the Branchiopoda, Ostracoda, Copepoda, Cirripedia, and Malacostraca in terms of diversity, numbers, and other defining characteristics.
- Compare and contrast Isopoda, Amphipoda, Euphausiadcea, and Decapoda.
- Explain the significance of Remipedia to the origins of crustaceans.
- Contrast biramous and uniramous appendages.
- Explain what a tongue worm is and where it might be found.
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