Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

SUBHEPATIC CARINA

(ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)
In Decapoda, a narrow ridge extending posteriorly from the branchiostegal spine.

  1. subhepatic carina—See carapace carina k [Martin u].Order DecapodaSee carapace carinae k [McLaughlin u].Order DecapodaOn each side of carapace narrow longitudinal ridge extending posteriorl...Crustacea glossary