Decapod anatomy are referred to as the "gonopods". At the end of the pleon is the tail fan, comprising a pair of biramous uropods and the telson, which bears the anus. Together, they are used for steering while swimming, and in the caridoid escape reaction. In crabs and some other carcinised decapods, the abdomen is folded under the cephalothorax. Decapod anatomy The decapod crustacean, such as a crab, lobster, shrimp or prawn, is made up of 20 body segments grouped into two main body parts, the cephalothorax and the pleon (abdomen). Each segment may possess one pair of appendages, although in various
Stripe-throated hermit Stripe-throated hermit The stripe-throated hermit ("Phaethornis striigularis") is a species of hummingbird from Central America and north-western South America. It is generally fairly common and considered Least Concern by BirdLife International. With a total length of and a weight of , it is among the smaller species of hermits. The wing-coverts, mantle, nape and crown are dull iridescent green, the rump is pale rufous, the belly and flanks are buff, and the central underparts and throat are pale greyish brown, the latter with small dark streaks that often are faint and difficult to see. The face has a blackish "bandit-mask"