endophragmal skeleton
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endophragmal skeleton — An internal skeleton composed of arthrophragms arising from [Martin, 2005]. Complex internal skeletal structure formed by fusion of apodemes in decapods providing framework for muscle attachment, generally not strongly calcified [Moore and… … Crustacea glossary
endoskeleton — Internal hard parts of some decapods consisting mainly of endophragms [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Order Anostraca): Term occasionally applied to various more rigid internal structures serving as sites of muscle attachment [Stachowitsch, 1992].… … Crustacea glossary
