Opae`ula Anatomy
Swimmerets- Used for swimming and holding eggs on females
Carapace- Shielding the head and the thorax
5 pairs of legs- 3 back pairs are used for walking and the 2 front pairs are used for picking up food
3 pairs of maxillipedes- For eating
Eyes- For looking
Tail- Helps it swim and steer
2 Short Antennae – used like a nose to smell
2 Long Antennae – used for touching and feeling
by Devinn Gr. 5
Carapace- Shielding the head and the thorax
5 pairs of legs- 3 back pairs are used for walking and the 2 front pairs are used for picking up food
3 pairs of maxillipedes- For eating
Eyes- For looking
Tail- Helps it swim and steer
2 Short Antennae – used like a nose to smell
2 Long Antennae – used for touching and feeling
by Devinn Gr. 5