gill plate

gill plate
(Order Cumacea):
In first pair of maxillipeds, plate-like structure on posteriorly directed part of epipod. Located in branchial chamber; bears series of branchial lobules [Stachowitsch, 1992].

Crustacea glossary. . 2011.

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