16   Year 9 Science Learning Workbook

Does the fastener have a threaded shaft?

Yes No

Is there a slot in the head? Is the head round?

Yes No Yes No

Is the slot single? F A Is the fastener longer than 4 cm?

Yes No Yes No

E D B C

Key to seven animal groups (page 68)

3. No Birds
4. Yes Amphibians
5. Yes Reptiles, No Fish
6. Yes Insects, No Crustaceans

Key to some common crabs (page 68)

Scientific name: Plagusia sp.
Scientific name: Notomithrax sp.
Scientific name: Ovalipes sp.
Scientific name: Helice sp.
Scientific name: Pagurus sp.
Scientific name: Leptograpsus sp.

Crab adaptations (page 70)

1. a. outside / exoskeletons
b. head
c. wide and flat
d. four / pincers/claws/nippers
e. jointed
2. Common adaptations How does the adaptation help crabs survive?
Gills Allow crabs to breathe underwater.
Hard carapace Protects the internal organs.
Streamlines them against wave action, allows some crabs to hide in
Flattened body
narrow rock crevices.
Jointed legs Allows movement/walking.
Pincers Used for obtaining food, and for defence.