Definitions
Rectum
- In pleotelson, relatively short posterior section of digestive tract between midgut and anus. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Posteriormost muscular and cuticle-lined section of digestive tract. May be somewhat expanded; opens to exterior through anus. Typically considered to represent only most terminal region of hindgut. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Hindgut. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Order Monhysterida) Hindgut. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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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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31 Mar 2025. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary