Definitions

Sinus gland

• Storage release site for molt-inhibiting and other hormones produces by x-organ and other sites of central nervous system. [McLaughlin, 1980]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) Small structure located in eyestalk (ocular peduncle) and serving to store and release hormones produced by X-organ. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
• (Taxon-specific: Class Ostracoda) Mouth cone. [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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