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Crustaceans

Any member of the class of arthropods that includes lobsters, crabs, shrimps, wood lice, water fleas, and barnacles.

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Crustaceans

anal flap

Animals; Crustaceans

Small lobe covering anus at posterior end of anal segment.

conchostracan carapace interval

Animals; Crustaceans

Space between any 2 ribs, costae, or costellae on conchostracan carapace.

gill cavity

Animals; Crustaceans

Space on either side of cephalothorax containing gills.

suprahepatic spine

Animals; Crustaceans

Spine arising from the edge of the cervical carina dorsal to the hepatic spine.

postcervical spine

Animals; Crustaceans

Spine located immediately posterior to cervical carina.

postantennal spine

Animals; Crustaceans

Spine located on anterolateral area of carapace on the posterior part of the antennal region.

ischial spine

Animals; Crustaceans

Spine projecting from ischium or third segment of thoracic appendage.

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