Definitions
Spur
- In cirripeds (Balanomorpha), dependent projection on basal margin of tergum. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
- (Taxon-specific: Subclass Cirripedia) Barnacle plate feature: in unstalked form, calcareous projection of basal margin of tergum. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- (Taxon-specific: Class Ostracoda) Pendent projection from basal margin of tergum (sessile Cirripedia); also velate structure modified sa flattened spinelike projection in some dimorphic genera. [McLaughlin, 1980]
- (Taxon-specific: Class Ostracoda) Type of valve sculpture: flattened, spine-like projection. Represents modified, wing-like (velate) structure. [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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21 Nov 2024. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary