How is oxygen transported through a prawn's body?

In prawns, oxygen is transported primarily through their gills, where it is absorbed from the water. The oxygen binds to hemocyanin, a copper-containing protein in the hemolymph (the fluid equivalent to blood) that acts as an oxygen carrier. The hemolymph circulates throughout the prawn's body, delivering oxygen to tissues and organs. This system enables efficient gas exchange and supports the prawn's metabolic needs.