basal plates

basal plates
1. (ECHINODERMATA: Crinoidea)
A cycle of 5 aboral calyx plates in primitive stalked crinoids; see radial plates.
2. (NEMATA)
The circular base of the cephalic framework, composed of an annular structure with posteriorly directed rim, the basal ring, and six radial elements.

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