Definitions

Compound rostrum

• In cirripeds (Balanomorpha), projection formed by fusion of rostrolateral plates, forming compound compartment overlapping latera, and on which radii may develop (cf. rostrum). [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
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  Balanus trigonus: apical view; left lateral view; and operculum, body, and branchiae. [Anderson, 1980]
  (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) (Figure only.) [Anderson, 1980]
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  Balanus trigonus: wall plates, exploded; and interior of operculum. [Anderson, 1980]
  (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) (Figure only.) [Anderson, 1980]
• (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Compartmental plate formed by fusion of rostrolaterals with rostrum or of rostrolaterals, with rostrum missing (balanomorph Cirripedia). [McLaughlin, 1980]
• (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Rostrum. [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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