Setup for the Dissection

Preparation

This section explains the steps necessary to prepare your crayfish for the dissection process.

Step 1: You will need the following tools:

  • Dissection Pan
  •  Probe
  •  Forceps
  • Scissors

Step 2: Place crayfish in Pan
Rinse the crayfish with water then place it in the dissection pan. The crayfish should be lying on his/her ventral (stomach) side with his/her back facing up.

A photo of the tools needed for a crayfish dissection

A photo of a crayfish in a dissection pan

Next: External Anatomy

Crayfish Dissection

  1. Setup for the Dissection
  2. External Anatomy
  3. Respiratory System
  4. Muscle System
  5. Nervous System
  6. Circulatory System
  7. Digestive and Excretory System
  8. Male Anatomy
  9. Female Anatomy
  10. Cleanup