- subchela
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subchela — Claw where the dactyl and propodus of an appendage articulate at right angles to the long axis of the limb. Used incorrectly in euphausiids to describe grouping of setae that, with some imagination, form a claw [Mauchline, 1984]. Distal end of… … Crustacea glossary
subchela — n. [L. sub, under; Gr. chele, claw] (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) The distal end of a limb developed as a prehensile structure by the folding back of a dactyl against the propodus or widest part of it; may arise from propodus folded back against the… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
subchela — |səb+ noun (plural subchelae) Etymology: New Latin, from sub + chela : a grasping organ of the limbs of some crustaceans (as of the genus Squilla) in which the terminal segment folds back against the next one * * * subˈchela [f. sub 23 + … Useful english dictionary
dactylus — ( ) [Holthuis, 1993]. Schematic drawing of a thoracic leg. [Holthuis, 1993] ( ) [Baba, 2005]. Entire animal, right appendages omitted, dorsal view, based on Munida. [Baba, 2005] ( ) [Baba, 2005]. Endopod of Mxp 3, lateral; and endopod of Mxp 3,… … Crustacea glossary
propodus — ( ) [Holthuis, 1993]. Schematic drawing of a thoracic leg. [Holthuis, 1993] ( ) [Baba, 2005]. Entire animal, right appendages omitted, dorsal view, based on Munida. [Baba, 2005] ( ) [Baba, 2005]. Endopod of Mxp 3, lateral; and endopod of Mxp 3,… … Crustacea glossary
chela — A claw formed by the dactyl and propodus or a limb. Incorrectly used in euphausiids to describe setae in the configuration of a claw [Mauchline, 1984]. A claw, or the claw like terminus of a cheliped [Bliss, 1982]. A forceps like structure… … Crustacea glossary
subchelate — An appendage in which the dactylus is shorter and less robust than the propodus or vice versa [Ingle, 1980]. Claw like, formed of transverse end of propodus and opposing dactylus (cf. chelate) [Poore, 2004]. Having the ability to grasp by folding … Crustacea glossary
gnathopods — Chelate or subtotal, prehensile maxilliped (e.g., Amphipoda); also used for first two prehensile pereiopods of amphipods whether chelate or subchelate [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. Prehensile maxilliped; also 1st 2 prehensile pereopods of… … Crustacea glossary
subchelate — “+ adjective Etymology: sub + chelate 1. : imperfectly chelate 2. [New Latin subchela + English ate] : ending in a subchela … Useful english dictionary
Palinurus elephas — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
