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Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology: Complete Work - Best Text

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480Maggenti and Gardnercules between elements <strong>of</strong> principalia or dictyonalia.intermediate band (disc) see Z-bandintermediate cell see chromophileintermediate denticles (ARTHRO: Crustacea) In Stomatopoda,a row <strong>of</strong> small projections between the intermediate andsubmedian teeth on the lateroterminal margin <strong>of</strong> the telson.intermediate host One which alternates with the definitivehost in which the parasite passes through partial development,but not to sexual maturity. see definitive host.intermediate neurons Neurons joining sensory and motorneurons; association neurons.intermediate sclerite (ARTHRO: Insecta) In Diptera, hypostomalsclerites shaped like an "H", joined together by atransverse bar, receiving the opening <strong>of</strong> the salivary duct.intermediate tooth (ARTHRO: Crustacea) A strong spinelike orblunt projection at the margin <strong>of</strong> the telson, between submedianand lateral teeth <strong>of</strong> mantis shrimp.intermediate valve (MOLL: Polyplacophora) Any valve betweenhead and tail valves; median valve; body valve.intermitotic a. [L. inter, between; Gr. mitos, thread] Interphase<strong>of</strong> mitotic cell cycle.internal a. [L. internus, within] 1. Located within the limits <strong>of</strong>the surface <strong>of</strong> something; situated on the side toward themedian plane <strong>of</strong> the body. 2. (MOLL) Pertaining to shellswhen enclosed within the organism or mantle.internal ligament (MOLL: Bivalvia) The ligament placed withinthe hinge and not visible when the valves are closed.internal parameres (ARTHRO: Insecta) In male genitalia, thepaired sclerotized appendages inside the external parameres.internal respiration The biochemical processes <strong>of</strong> metabolismthat occur in all living cells that result in energy release.internal rhythm Endogenous rhythm. see circadian.internal ridges (ANN: Hirudinoidea) Fleshy structures <strong>of</strong> thepharynx; pharynx folds or pods.

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