Definitions

Papilla

• Tube- or finger-shaped projection from inner surface of each ocular peduncle.
  (syn. ocular papilla) [Stachowitsch, 1992]
• Type of valve sculpture: small, step-sided projection (one order of magnitude smaller tan tubercle or spine). [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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