Definitions

Pre-epipod

• Laterally directed lobe of coxa or from coxal position. [McLaughlin, 1980]
• Secondary ramus of coxa directed outward (e.g., Chirocephalus).
  (syn. pre-epipodite) [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Cladocera) On trunk appendage, laterally (outwardly) directed lobe projecting from base of protopod (proximal to epipod). [Stachowitsch, 1992]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Anostraca) In thoracic appendage, laterally (outwardly) directed lobe projecting from base of protopod. (single, paired; serrated, unadorned) (See also epipod).
  (syn. preepipodite, proepipodite) [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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