Definitions
Pleura
- See: Epimere [Martin, 2005]
- See epimere.
(pl. pleurae) [Wilson, 1989] - (Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) Pleurite. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Order Mysida) On each side of abdominal segment (pleomere) in certiain mysidaceans, ventral extension of tergite. In female, pleura of first pleomere may be enlarged to support posterior part of brood chamber (marsupium). May be divided into anterior and posterior lappets. [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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