Definitions
Longitudinal tube
- Canal formed in compartmental plate of some balanomorph cirripeds between longitudinal septa and inner and outer lamina.
(syn. longitudinal canal, parietal tube, parietal pore) [McLaughlin, 1980] - (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Barnacle plate feature: in unstalked form, one in a series of canals between inner and outer lamellae of compartmental plate. Formed by series of longitudinal septa between the lamellae.
(syn. longitudinal canal, parietal tube, parietal pore) [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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