Anatomy

= The Falcheerateech! =

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The Falcheerateech has the head of a leech. It has 3 jaws to latch onto its prey. The legs are that of a cheetah, as it the tail. Peregrine falcon wings are attached at both sides of the animal. These can be tucked very close to the organisms sides to help land speed. The air dives that are made can be 100-200 miles per hour. ======

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The Muscular-skeletal system of the Falcheerateech is that of a cheetahs. (Except for skull, and wings) The spine is very flexible, and when running can act as a spring. The long legs can take bigger strides, increasing speed. A cheetahs stride can be up to 7m long. The tail acts as a rudder and can help steer the animal when it is running. The wings are used to capture prey in the air. ======

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The Reproductive system is that of a hispid cotton rat. This species of rat mates year-round and can have up to nine litters a year. The litters are compromised of 2-10 young, and the gestation period is 27 days. This is essential for the Falcheerateech because the more young there are the more likely that some will survive to adulthood. Babies are well developed compared to the short amount of time in the mother's womb. Their eyes open after 36 hours, teeth appear after 5-6 days, and sexual maturity is reached after 40 days. ======

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The digestive system is a mix of that of a leech and a rat. The crop on the left is the leech's storage area for the blood. The nutrients are extracted and the blood goes through the intestinum and out the anus. The Falcheerateech's stomach produces enzymes and breaks down the food with acids. Rats have a strong barrier between their stomach and esophagus, and have 2 parts to their stomach. Fore-stomach: This is a thin-walled, non-glandular section that receives the esophagus and serves as a holding chamber for food.Corpus: thick-walled, glandular section. Its walls have secretory glands that produce digestive enzymes and mucus. Digestion begins in the corpus. The pyloric sphincter controls the movement of food from the corpus to the intestines (specifically, the duodenum).Fun Fact: Rats (or the Falcheerateech) can not vomit, burp or experience heartburn. ====== The Respiratory and the Circulatory system of the Falcheerateech are vital for existence. Because of its enormous speed, this animal has enlarged nasal passages, bronchi, and lungs. The heart is also abnormally large for the body. This helps oxygen-rich blood travel through the body quicker. The highly muscular arteries also help with the blood circulation. The heart of the Falcheerateech has four chambers. The Left and Right Atrium, and the Left and Right Ventricle make up the heart.