Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

OCCLUDENT TEETH

(ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)
In Cirripedia, small projections on the occludent scutal margin interdigitating with the teeth on the margin of the opposed scutum.

  1. occludent teeth—In cirripeds small projections on occludent scutal margin formed by extensions of external growth ridges that interdigitate with similar teeth on margin of opposed scutum...Crustacea glossary