pterygostomial spine

pterygostomial spine
(Order Decapoda):
See: carapace spines (g) [McLaughlin, 1980].
(Order Decapoda):
In shrimp-like (natantian) decapod, anteriorly directed, spine-like projection located below branchiostegal spine on anterolateral corner or carapace [Stachowitsch, 1992].

Crustacea glossary. . 2011.

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