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conclude as to the alertness of their senses ? Does the cov- 

 ering of its body suggest the possession of a delicate or dull 

 sense of touch ? 



Of what motions are the eyes capable? Touch one of 

 the eyes. The result ? Can a crawfish see in all direc- 

 tions ? To test this, place a crawfish on a table and try 

 whether you can move to a place where you can see the 



FIG. 81. CRAWFISH 

 (dorsal surface). 



FIG. 82. 



crawfish without seeing its eyes. What are the advantages 

 and disadvantages of having the eyes on stalks ? 



Touch the body and the several appendages of the 

 crawfish. Where does it seem most sensitive to touch ? 

 Which can reach farther, the antennae or the big claws? 

 Why are short feelers needed as well as long ones ? 



Make a loud and sudden noise without jarring the craw- 

 fish. Is it affected by sound? 



External Anatomy (Figs. 81, 82, 83, 84). - - Is the body of 

 the crawfish rounded out (convex) everywhere, or is any 

 part of its surface either flat or rounded in (concave) ? 



