Definitions
Dermal gland
- Cell or concentration of cells in epidermis traversed by canals communicating with surface through fine ducts. [McLaughlin, 1980]
- Single cell or concentration of cells in epidermis of body and limbs, traversed by canals and communicating with surface by fine ducts, their functions various and possibly corresponding to cement glands of cirripeds. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
- (Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) One of numerous glands in epidermis underlying cuticle; opens to exterior through long ducts traversing cuticle. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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Martin, J.W., N.D. Pentcheff, D. Striley, C. Perrodin, A.R. Wall, J. Wall, and J. Zieba (editors).
Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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21 Nov 2024. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary