13.07.2015 Views

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology: Complete Work - Best Text

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology: Complete Work - Best Text

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology: Complete Work - Best Text

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

712Maggenti and Gardnersurface; a nacreous luster.pore n. [Gr. poros, channel] A minute opening or orifice;ostium.pore canals 1. (ARTHRO: Insecta) Flat or ribbon-like twistedchannels <strong>of</strong> the procuticle, running through it perpendicularlyto its surface. 2. (ARTHRO: Crustacea) In Ostracoda, asmall tubular passageway extending through the shell.pore cells see porocytespore-chambers (BRYO) Small chambers where new zooids arebudded in the angles between the lateral and basal wallsthat are connected to the intrazooidial pores.pore diaphragm (PORIF) The closure <strong>of</strong> the porocyte.pore plates 1. (ARTHRO: Insecta) In the s<strong>of</strong>t scale Towmeyellaparvicornis , groups <strong>of</strong> invaginated, biocular pores on thedorsal surface <strong>of</strong> the derm. see sensilla placodea. 2.(BRYO: Gymnolaemata) An interior chitinous or calcareouswall <strong>of</strong> a zooid with one or more minute pores throughwhich special cells project; part <strong>of</strong> the communication organ.pore space The insterstice between soil particles.Porifera n. [Gr. poros, channel; L. ferre, to bear] Phylum <strong>of</strong>aquatic animals commonly called sponges; lacking organizedtissues and a digestive cavity.poriferous a. [Gr. poros, channel; L. ferre, to bear] Havingnumerous openings.poriform a. [Gr. poros, channel; L. forma, shape] Resemblinga pore; poroid.porocalyx n. [Gr. poros, channel; kalyx, cup] (PORIF:Demospongiae) In some Spirophorida, a specialized,sunken, inhalant and exhalant aperture.porocyte n. [Gr. poros, channel; kytos, container] (PORIF)Pinacocytes enclosing a pore that functions as an inhalantcanal.poroid a. [Gr. poros, channel; eidos, like] Pore-like; poriform.porophore n. [Gr. poros, channel; phorein, to carry] (ANN:Oligochaeta) Any area, protuberance or special structure

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!