Definitions
Cement gland
- Special concentrations of cells in dermal cover of cirripeds which function for secreting calcareous substance of valves; possibly equivalent to dermal glands of other crustaceans. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
- (Taxon-specific: Order Anostraca) Pair of glands dorsal and proximal to eggs in ovisac; produces outer cover of eggs. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Glandular structure, one associated with and opening at base of each antennule. Used by cyprid larva in attachment to substratum.
(syn. adhesive gland) [Stachowitsch, 1992] - (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Special concentration of cells in dermal cover that secretes calcareous substances of valves (Cirripedia). [McLaughlin, 1980]
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Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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