Definitions
Depressor muscle crests
- In cirripeds (Balanomorpha), elevated denticles on interior of tergum near basicarinal angle for attachment of depressor muscles (crests may extend apically). [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Barnacle plate feature: on inner surface of tergum in unstalked form, elevated denticles or ridges near basicarinal angle. Serves as site of attachment of depressor muscle. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Elevated denticles or ridges on inner surface of tergum near basicarinal angle for attachment of depressor muscles (balanomorph Cirripedia). [McLaughlin, 1980]
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Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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