CEMENT GLAND

cement gland: translation

Special concentrations of cells in dermal cover of cirripeds which function for secreting calcareous substance of valves; possibly equivalent to dermal glands of other crustaceans [Moore and McCormick, 1969].

Pair of glands dorsal and proximal to eggs in ovisac; produces outer cover of eggs [Stachowitsch, 1992].

Glandular structure, one associated with and opening at base of each antennule. Used by cyprid larva in attachment to substratum. (Syn. adhesive gland) [Stachowitsch, 1992].

Special concentration of cells in dermal cover that secretes calcareous substances of valves (Cirripedia) [McLaughlin, 1980].

cement gland: translation

1. Any of certain glands of invertebrates that secrete an adhesive substance.

2. (ACANTHOCEPHALA)

A gland or glands near the male testes that secretes a binding medium that facilitates copulation with the female.

3. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)

Specialized dermal cells of barnacles that secrete the calcareous substance of the valves.

4. (NEMATA)

see caudal gland.

5. (ROTIFERA)

see pedal glands.

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