- tergal valves
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see cercus.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
tergal valves
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cercus — n.; pl. cerci [Gr. kerkos, tail] (ARTHROPODA) One of a pair of appendages that arise at the posterior of the abdomen of arthropods that function as sense organs; abdominal filaments; acrocercus; anal forceps; anal styles; anal stylets; caudal… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
articular furrow — In cirripeds, groove on tergal margin of scutum or scutal margin of tergum forming part of articulation between the plates [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Subclass Cirripedia): ( ) [Anderson, 1980]. Balanus trigonus: wall plates, exploded; and… … Crustacea glossary
Insect morphology — Legend of body parts Tagmata : A Head, B Thorax, C Abdomen. 1. antenna 2. ocelli (lower) 3. ocelli (upper) 4. compound eye 5. brain (cerebral ganglia) 6. prothorax … Wikipedia
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articular furrow — (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) A groove near the tergal margin of the scutum, or scutal margin of the tergum, forming part of articulation between the two valves of barnacles … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
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articular ridge — In cirripeds (Balanomorpha), linear elevation on tergal margin of scutum or scutal margin of tergum close to articular furrow and with it forming articulation between these plates [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Subclass Cirripedia): ( ) [Anderson … Crustacea glossary
