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The region between the antennae and the mouth, in Crustacea.

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  1. n. The region between the antennae and the mouth, in Crustacea.
  2. n. A liplike organ that covers the mouth, in most Bryozoa. See Illust., under Entoprocta.
  3. (a) The region between the antennæ and the mouth, in Crustacea. (b) A liplike organ that covers the mouth, in most Bryozoa. See Illust., under Entoprocta.
  4. n. The region between the antennae and the mouth, in Crustacea. n. A liplike organ that covers the mouth, in most Bryozoa. See Illust., under Entoprocta.