Definitions
Flange
- In closing apparatus of valve, ridge-like inner margin formed by projecting outer lamella. Fits into flange groove of opposite valve. (See also list, selvage). [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Ridge along valve margin formed by projection of outer lamella as narrow brim. [McLaughlin, 1980]
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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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31 Mar 2025. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary