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].
(Order Anostraca):
Pair of glands dorsal and proximal to eggs in ovisac; produces outer cover of eggs [Stachowitsch, 1992].
(Subclass Cirripedia):
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].
(Subclass Cirripedia):
Special concentration of cells in dermal cover that secretes calcareous substances of valves (Cirripedia) [McLaughlin, 1980].
Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. 2011.