• Source: Caudal ramus

The caudal ramus (plural: caudal rami) is a characteristic feature of primitive crustaceans. Located on the anal somite (telson segment), the caudal ramus is a pair of appendage-like or spine-like protrusions. Specific structures which are rod or blade-like are referred to as caudal furca.




References


Brusca, Gary J. & Richard C. Brusca, Invertebrates. 2003.

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Caudal ramus
• Crustacean larva
• Pontocyprididae
• Tanazios
• Lepeophtheirus elegans
• Monstrilloida
• Polonosuchus
• Corallovexiidae
• Glyptodon
• Banji