Definitions

Terminal claw spines

• Tooth-like projections of varying size at concave end of postabdomen in cladocerans, having taxonomic value; few large basal spines near base of claw, minute denticles along greater part of claw, and spines of intermediate foreign particles and parasites. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Cladocera) Toothlike projections of varying size at concave end of postabdomen. [McLaughlin, 1980]

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