Definitions
Growth line
- (Taxon-specific: Order Diplostraca) One in a series of concentric lines on outer surface of each side (valve) of carapace; each growth line marks a successive molt. Number of lines is of taxonomic importance. (distinct, indistinct; widely spaced, crowded). [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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Martin, J.W., N.D. Pentcheff, D. Striley, C. Perrodin, A.R. Wall, J. Wall, and J. Zieba (editors).
Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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8 Nov 2024. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary