epicaridium

epicaridium
(Order Isopoda):
First of three larval stages (epicaridium, microniscus, cryptoniscus) of certain parasitic isopods. Free-living, characterized by stout, segmented body lacking last (= seventh) pair of pereopods. Swims by means of antennae and pleopods and attaches to intermediate host [Stachowitsch, 1992].

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  • cryptoniscus — Planktonic larval stage of epicaridean isopod with pereopods modified as holdfasts. Stage at which larva seeks a permanent host [McLaughlin, 1980]. (Order Isopoda): Third of three larval stages (epicaridium, microniscus, cryptoniscus) in certain… …   Crustacea glossary

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