I know it's a rod or blade like structure on the body of some crustaceans, but what is its actual purpose? And where abouts on the body is it found?
2007-01-02 08:18:05 · 2 answers · asked by Katri-Mills 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
A furca can function either as a divided tail-like appendage (eg in copepods) or as a leg-like motor organ for movement (eg in ostracoda).
It is usually found at the back furthermost tip of the crustacean.
2007-01-07 03:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by TheMightyAtom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FURCA. (Latin, furca = fork. Pl., furcae). 1. A fork-like process. 2. The anal appendage used by Collembola for leaping. 3. The forked processes of the sternum of higher insects; an endosternite. 4. Genitalia of male Lepidoptera: a structure often consisting of paired halves.
2007-01-03 01:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by Antony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋