Definitions

a modified seta found on the distal segment of the walking legs that is heavily sclerotized and has a sharp tip. [Wilson, 1989]
(Taxon-specific: Order Cladocera) Caudal ramus. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
(Taxon-specific: Class Cephalocarida) One of up to several claw-like projections from last segment of inner branch (endopod) of maxillae or thoracopods. Inner border may bear series of fine denticles. Largest claw occasionally termed "dactyl."
(syn. endopodal claw) [Stachowitsch, 1992]
(Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) Chela. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
(Taxon-specific: Class Ostracoda) Any claw-shaped projection of limb or caudal ramus. (subterminal, terminal; smooth, toothed) (See also chela). [Stachowitsch, 1992]
(Taxon-specific: Class Remipedia) Claw-like tip of last segment of maxillules, maxillae, and maxillipeds. one may distinguish the talon of the maxillules, which has a pore for the maxillulary glands, and the claws of the maxillae and maxillipeds, which usually have secretory? or sensory? pores. (arcuate, horseshoe-shaped, talon-like, trifid, 10-pronged).
(syn. fang) [Stachowitsch, 1992]