ATTRACTOR EPIMERALIS MUSCLE

Important muscle in many decapods, inserted along line of branchiocardiac groove in carapace [Moore and McCormick, 1969].

Prominent muscle in many decapods, inserting along line of branchiocardiac groove [McLaughlin, 1980].

In each side of cephalothorax, prominent muscle extending from epimeral fold to carapace, where it inserts along branchiocardiac groove (or lateral gastrocardiac marking). (Syn. tergoepimeral muscle) [Stachowitsch, 1992].

(ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)

In Decapoda, a prominent muscle inserting along the line of the brachiocardiac groove.