Definitions

Anal spines

• Single row of spines on either side of cladoceran postabdomen (e.g., Sididae, Holopedidae, Daphniidae). [In addition, some cladocerans possess lateral spines (e.g., Macrothricidae, Chydoridae).]. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
• Single row of spines on either side of postabdomen (cladocera) or prominent telsonal spines (Conchostraca). [McLaughlin, 1980]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Cladocera) One in a series of spines along (morphological) dorsal surface of postabdomen.
  (syn. anal tooth) [Stachowitsch, 1992]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Diplostraca) One of two blade-like, serrate spines projecting from posterodorsal end of telson. [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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