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Rachel's Crayfish review November 16

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molting   When an animal sheds its exoskeleton because it is increasing in size.  
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regeneration   the process a crayfish goes through to replace a lost body part  
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scavenger   an animal that hunts and eats dead plants on animals  
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exoskeleton   the outer hard protective covering that supports the crayfish arthropod  
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swimmerets   small limbs underneath a crayfish abdomen that move water to help breathing  
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enviroment   all the physical conditions that a living thing needs to survive  
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stimulus   An action that causes a response  
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An example of stimulus   When we tapped the crayfish on the back with an eraser  
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response   How an animal reacts to a stimulus  
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An example of response   The crayfish moved when it was tapped  
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Crayfish senses   sight, smell, touch, taste  
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which sense is the crayfish missing?   hearing  
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why do crayfish molt?   Crayfish molt because their bodies get bigger  
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How do crayfish protect themselves from predators?   Crayfish attack with pincers and quickly swim backwards. They get into a defensive posture (stand high on walking legs) or hide.  
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Why can crayfish stay out of the water for long periods of time?   Crayfish can track water under their carapace which keeps their gills moist.  
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What is the difference between a male and female crayfish   The female crayfish has one more set of swimmerets.  
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