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
The Decapod The Decapod "The Decapod" is the third episode of the second series of the 1960s cult British spy-fi television series "The Avengers", starring Patrick Macnee and Julie Stevens. It originally aired on ABC on 13 October 1962. The episode was directed by Don Leaver and written by Eric Paice. Steed is brought in to protect the President of a Balkan Republic from a masked assassin. He sends Venus on a phony tour, with real wrestlers. Julie Stevens sings "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" composed by Harry Warren and "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" by