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
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"