CAUDAL FAN

caudal fan: translation

Combination of laterally expanded uropods and telson turned backwards to form powerful swimming structure or means of steering and balancing. (Syn. tail fan, rhipidura) [Moore and McCormick, 1969].

Powerful swimming structure formed of laterally expanded uropods and telson. (Syn. tailfan) [McLaughlin, 1980].

Tailfan [Stachowitsch, 1992].

Tailfan [Stachowitsch, 1992].

caudal fan: translation

1. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)

A structure formed of laterally expanded uropods and telson that functions in swimming or steering and balancing; tailfan.

2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta)

For mosquito larvae see ventral brush.