Definitions

Orbital region

• See: Carapace region j   [Martin, 2005]
• Narrow space bordering upper margin of orbit; not always distinguishable. [Williams, 1984]
• One of two relatively narrow regions along anterior margin of carapace; corresponds to to point of projection of eyestalks. Adjoining regions include frontal, antennal or hepatic, and gastric regions. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
• Paired areas on carapce adjacent to orbits. [Butler, T. H.]
• Paired areas on the carapace just posterior to the eyes. [Perez Farfante and Kensley, 1997]
• The paired areas on the carapace adjacent to the orbits. [Chace and Hobbs, 1969]
• The region on the dorsal surface of the carapace bounded by the part of the margin of the front and parts of margins of the frontal, protogastric and hepatic regions. [Ingle, 1983]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) See: Carapace regions j   [McLaughlin, 1980]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) One of two relatively narrow regions along anterior margin of carapace; corresponds to to point of projection of eyestalks. Adjoining regions include frontal, antennal or hepatic, and gastric regions. [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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