Definitions
Shell
- In cirripeds, general term for hard parts of balanomorphs including compartment plates, basis (if calcareous), and opercular valves. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
- (Taxon-specific: ) Carapace. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Carapace. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Order Rhabditida) In unstalked barnacle, general term for hard elements surrounding body; includes compartmental plates, basis (if calcareous), and opercular valves. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Carapace. [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