Definitions

Epipodite

• A lateral plate-like extension from the coxa often bearing gill filaments. [Hobbs, Hobbs, and Daniel 1977]
• Branchial exite borne by the basal region of an appendage ( especially the maxilliped). [Holdich and Jones, 1983]
• Laterally directed exite of protopod, usually branchial in function. [McLaughlin, 1980]
• Outgrowth of first 7 thoracic coxae. [Williams, 1984]
• Inwardly (medially) directed lobe of first two segments of thoracopods (maxillipeds and pereopods). Typically with respiratory function. (simple, lobate).
  (syn. epipod)
  See: Mastigobranch   [Stachowitsch, 1992]
• (Taxon-specific: Family Cyatholaimidae) An outer lobe (exite) on the outer margin of a protopodal segment (coxa) of an appendage. [Boxshall and Halsey, 2004]

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