Definitions

Frontal process

• Pair of unique sensory structures of unknown function on the head of remipedes. [Brusca and Brusca, 2002]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Isopoda) The lower region of the epistomal plate or sclerite, in which some Valvifera projects outward to become visible in the dorsal aspect as a protuberance lying above the frontal lamina. [Wetzer et al. 1997]
• (Taxon-specific: Class Remipedia) One of two anteriorly projecting processes on underside of head (cephalon) near base of antennules; relatively small, each consisting of main shaft bearing stout spine. (club-like, "jointed," rod-like).
  (syn. frontal filament, preantennular process) [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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