sinus gland

sinus gland
Storage release site for molt-inhibiting and other hormones produces by x-organ and other sites of central nervous system [McLaughlin, 1980].
(Order Decapoda):
Small structure located in eyestalk (ocular peduncle) and serving to store and release hormones produced by X-organ [Stachowitsch, 1992].
(Class Ostracoda):
Mouth cone [Stachowitsch, 1992].

Crustacea glossary. . 2011.

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