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Protostome and Deuterostome Animal Structure Functions
Crayfish
Internal
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Ployric Stomach
: A small, sac-like organ that
stores bile
and is located in the
upper right quadrant
of the stomach. (digestion)
Cardiac Stomach
: A small, sac-like organ that
stores and secretes bile.
(Digestion)
Digestive Glands
: Secrete
enzymes
and other substances necessary for
digestion.
(secretion)
Heart
: Functions like a
pump
,
circulating blood
and
nutrients
throughout the
crayfish's body.
(Circulation)
Gills
: Used for
respiration
, they extract
oxygen
from
water
and expel
carbon dioxide.
(Respiration)
Mandibular Muscles
: Aid in the movement of the mandibles for feeding and other activities. (Movement)
Green Glands
: Act as
excretory organs
,
removing waste
and
maintaining the crayfish's internal balance
by
regulating salt and water levels.
(
Excretion
)
Gastric Mill
: A specialized part of the digestive system that grinds food into smaller particles for further digestion.