Definitions
Molt
- With reference to crustaceans, a clearly defined series of activities that precede, include and follows shedding of the shell (ecdysis). Among these activities are limb regeneration, decalcification of the old shell, laying down of the new shell, and hardening of the new shell. [Bliss, 1982]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Copepoda) The transition from one developmental stage to the next. [Ferrari and Dahms, in press]
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Citing this glossary: For individual definitions, please cite the specific author(s) of the definition.
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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