DEPRESSOR MUSCLE
depressor muscle: translation
In Cirripedia (Balanomorpha), muscle inserted at basicarnial angle of tergum, for which depressor muscle crests are usually developed [Moore and McCormick, 1969].
Muscle inserted at basicarinal angle of tergum (balanomorph Cirripedia) [McLaughlin, 1980].
The muscle which moves the limb downwards by rotating it about the CB joint [Warner, 1977].
(Subclass Cirripedia):
In stalked barnacle, one of several paired muscles spanning from tergum and scutum to basis; serves in closing aperture [Stachowitsch, 1992].