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Definition of Scaphocerite

Scaphocerite
Scaphocerite Scaph`o*ce"rite, n. [Gr. ska`fh boat + E. cerite.] (Zo["o]l.) A flattened plate or scale attached to the second joint of the antenn[ae] of many Crustacea.

Meaning of Scaphocerite from wikipedia

- compressed carapace, lacking any lateral ridges. Their antennae lack a scaphocerite, the flattened exopod of the antenna. This is fused to the epistome (a...
- (outer branches) which are often flattened into antennal scales known as scaphocerites. The mouthparts consist of pairs each of mandibles, maxillules (second...
- species is closest to Palaemonella lata, which it resembles in the broad scaphocerite in which the lamella overreaches the final tooth, and in the unarmed...
- of the temporal bone Squamous cell In Crustacea, it can refer to the scaphocerite, a scale-like, flattened exopod of the antenna. In the Bivalvia, it refers...
- Its basicerite has a strong ventrolateral tooth. The lamella of its scaphocerite is not reduced. Its third maxilliped counts with an epipodial plate bearing...
- the more deeply cleft upper antennular flagellum; by the more robust scaphocerite; by the fingers of the first pereiopods (much longer than the palm);...
- (C) right antennule, first article of peduncle, dorsal view; (D) right scaphocerite, dorsal view; (E) right first pereopod, lateral view; (F) telson, dorsal...
- and a basicerite with a strong ventrolateral tooth. The lamella of its scaphocerite is not reduced, with an anterior margin that is concave. Its third maxilliped...
- present on the head, though these are poorly preserved, with only the scaphocerite (the large exopod of the antenna) well-preserved in the fossils of G...
- distinctive feature, extending close to or slightly beyond the end of the scaphocerite. It curves upwards anteriorly and is armed with a varying number of teeth...