Literally, ‘feeding on yolk’. A form of development in which an embryo receives no nutrition other than the yolk contained within its egg.

A decapod gill associated with the articular membrane between the coxa of an appendage and the body.

Any of the appendages of a decapod that are used for walking and gathering food.

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Relating to or situated on or close to the abdomen or lower surface of an animal’s body; abdominal

Contoured to reduce resistance to motion through a fluid.

In fishes, normally refers to a a stiff sharp spine or bony outgrowth.

Covered in small marks of colour.

Having a wavy margin with strong indentations.

Wrinkled; corrugated.

Split or divided into branches or constituent parts; with branches or extensions.