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The 5 anterior pair of legs are peripods and are used for walking, feeding and fighting. The posterior 5 pair are flattened and feather like and are used for swimming. (5 + 5 = 10 = Decapod or 10 legs)

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Q: What is the function of the pleopods in a crayfish?
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