Definitions

Endophragmal skeleton

• An internal skeleton composed of arthrophragms arising from. [Martin, 2005]
• Complex internal skeletal structure formed by fusion of apodemes in decapods providing framework for muscle attachment, generally not strongly calcified. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
• Complex internal structure formed by fusion of apodemes, providing framework for muscle attachment. [McLaughlin, 1980]
• the sternites and supporting the muscles of the leg bases (Fig. 7B). [Warner, 1977]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) Endoskeleton. [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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