Definitions
Articular furrow
- In cirripeds, groove on tergal margin of scutum or scutal margin of tergum forming part of articulation between the plates. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) (Figure only.) [Anderson, 1980]Balanus trigonus: wall plates, exploded; and interior of operculum. [Anderson, 1980]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Barnacle plate feature: in unstalked form, linear elevation on tergal margin of scutum or scutal margin of tergum. Ridge and furrow of scutum (or tergum) articulate with corresponding structures in tergum (or scutum). [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Groove near tergal margin of scutum or scutal margin of tergum forming part of articulation between the two valves (balanomorph Cirripedia). [McLaughlin, 1980]
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Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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