Decapod anatomy 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 groups these may be reduced or missing. They are, from head to tail: The head also bears the (usually stalked) compound eyes. The distal portion of a mandible or maxilla which has a sensory function is known as a palp. Maxillipeds are appendages modified to function as mouthparts. Particularly in the less advanced decapods, these can be
Spider fighting tournament, with the last two victorious spiders fighting each other in the finale. Spiders used in spider derbies in Singapore come from the species "Thiania bhamoensis" (also called "Fighting Spider"), a jumping spider. The practice has been the subject of a memoir entitled "Spider Boys," and a popular television series in Singapore called "Fighting Spiders." Capturing, admiring, nurturing, and staging fights among these spiders is a popular activity among many young people. The practice had a relatively large financial impact on those young people who participate in these practices both because of the sale value of a strong contender and