Arthropod Dissection Lab
Arthropod Dissection Vu- PAP BIO- 2
Arthropods
Arthropod Objectives
Crawfish Life Cycle
The life cycle of the crayfish starts with an egg. Eggs are attached to the tail of the female and when the eggs hatch, the young are fully formed. The crayfish stay with their mother for one to two weeks and then leave. It takes about three to four months for a young crayfish to reach full size. Once fully grown they live about 3-8 years.
Crawfish Habitat
Crawfish Predators and Prey
Grasshopper Life Cycle
Female grasshoppers lay their fertilized eggs in form of egg pods. There are often more than ten pods. Each pod can consist of about 20-300 eggs. The eggs hatch into nymph. The young ones immediately start feeding on succulent plant foliage. The nymph stage can last for a period of 15 days. After 30 days, the young ones mature into adults. The wings develop completely also.
Grasshopper Habitat
Grasshopper food consumption and predators
Arthropod Respiratory System
Scientific Names
Grasshopper Scientific Name- Caelifera