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biramous

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biramous /bi·ra·mous/ (bi-ra´mus) having two branches.
bi·ra·mous (b-rms)
adj.
Consisting of or having two branches, as the appendages of an arthropod.

biramous [bi-ra´mus]
having two branches.

biramous
having two branches.


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Segments 4 and 5 of the male abdomen are partly fused, whereas the mature female abdomen is broad with free segments and biramous pleopods on segments 2-5.
Rudiments of the antennules and biramous antennae are clearly defined, the latter with a medial epipodite.
 
 
 
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