What does dorsate mean?
Dorsate means (anatomy) Ridged..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(anatomy) Ridged..
The words "straight-hinged" or "straight-backed" are not fully adequate as diagnostic terms, as the former term can be applied to hinges in representatives of most major ostracode groups and the latter is inadequate for many dorsate ostracodes with a straight, long hinge.
Spiracles elongate oval, peritremes black, spiracle 1 and 8 greater than the others, spiracle 8 more dorsate than the others.
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Dorsate means (anatomy) Ridged..
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The words "straight-hinged" or "straight-backed" are not fully adequate as diagnostic terms, as the former term can be applied to hinges in representatives of most major ostracode groups and the latter is inadequate for many dorsate ostracodes with a straight, long hinge.
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