antennular somite

antennular somite
(Order Stomatopoda):
First true somite of head (cephalon); located between acron and second (antenna-bearing) somite. Bears pair of anteriorly directed antennules as well as dorsolateral antennular processes. Not covered by carapace, although rostrum may partially or entirely extend across it. (Syn. posterior dorsal plate) [Stachowitsch, 1992].

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  • mesocerebrum — Ganglion of antennular somite. (Syn. deuterocerebrum) [McLaughlin, 1980]. Ganglion of antenular somite. (Syn. deuterocerebrum) [Moore and McCormick, 1969] …   Crustacea glossary

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  • antenna — ( ) [Baba, 2005]. Antennal peduncle consisting of 5 articles, based on Uroptychus. [Baba, 2005] Mobile sensory appendages arising below the eyes at the front of the head. There are two pairs of these appendages, the first and second antennae. The …   Crustacea glossary

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