How Do Crab Mouths Work? Mouth Structures and Feeding Mechanisms Explained

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Contents IntroductionWhat are crab mouths?Overview of crab mouth anatomyCrab Mouth StructuresMandiblesMaxillaeMaxillipedsFeeding MechanismsScrapingCrushingFilter feedingUnique AdaptationsFiddler crabsMud crabsKing crabsSummaryImportance of crab mouthsFrequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction Crabs are widespread crustaceans that inhabit the oceans and coastlines of every continent. Their distinct body shape and … Read more

Gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

In this article, we will discuss the following major points in detail:- 1. Introduction A gene is the portion of DNA that codes for an entire protein or RNA. The cell does not constantly need all the proteins and RNA it produces. … Read more

Mycorrhizal Roots Staining and study

In This Article we discuss the: Clearing and staining roots for examination of arbuscular mycorrhizas, ericoid mycorrhizas, orchid mycorrhizas, and dark septate endophytes: Embedding material for light microscopy: To obtain uniform thin sections of a specimen it is necessary to … Read more

Ecology-ecosystem and its types

The word “Ecology” was coined by a German biologist in 1869 . It is derived from the Greek word, “Oikos” meaning “House”. Ecology is the branch of science that deals with the study of interactions between living organisms and their … Read more