ovigerous frena
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ovigerous frena — In Cirripedia (certain Lepadomorpha), fleshy ridge or flap on interior mantle surface, adhering to and holding egg masses (ovigerous lamellae) in place [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Subclass Cirripedia): Fleshy ridge or flap on inner surface of… … Crustacea glossary
ovigerous lamella — In Cirripedia, eggs adhering in one or more lamellae, within mantle cavity and in certain Lepadomorpha, held in position by ovigerous frenae [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Subclass Cirripedia): Adherent egg masses forming one or more lamellae… … Crustacea glossary
ovigerous lamella — (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) In Lepadomorpha Cirripedia, the egg masses forming one or more lamellae within the cavity; see ovigerous frena … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
