Definitions

Filamentary appendage

• Membranous process developed on body in many cirripeds (Ascothoracica, Lepadomorpha) commonly on bases of cirri; may contain branches of testes; presumed to be respiratory in function. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
• Membranous process developed on body in some cirripeds commonly at base of cirrus. [McLaughlin, 1980]
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  Lepas anatifera: left valve removed. [Anderson, 1980]
  (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) (Figure only.) [Anderson, 1980]
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  Lepas anatifera: cirrus V; cirrus I, and extended cirral fan. [Anderson, 1980]
  (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) (Figure only.) [Anderson, 1980]

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