What is the value of dissecting?

The value of dissecting(at least in this situation) was to figure out whats inside and outside a orginism’s body and why that is invasive or why because of their body structure they are invasive to other organisms.

How did the dissection help you understand what is happening between the sea lamprey and the trout?

It helped me to understand because I was able to look inside and outside their bodies and see how for example how they move so I can know how fast Trout can escape from Sea Lamprey. Also by their teeth, because you could see how sharp they are, and they can use those teeth bite Trout if they are the Sea Lamprey or the opposite.

How did you feel about dissection? If you enjoyed the process, why did you enjoy it? If you did not enjoy it, what was difficult about it?

I think in the begining I was scared about it but then I got a little more comfortable as I went along. I think I also overacted a little bit. Although, it was a bit challenging to actually open up the fish even with a very sharp scissors since their very sturdy and fragile.