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biramous

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

biramous [ˈbɪrəməs]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) divided into two parts, as the appendages of crustaceans
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Adj.1.biramous - resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches; "the biramous appendages of an arthropod"; "long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects"; "a forked river"; "a forked tail"; "forked lightning"; "horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots"
divided - separated into parts or pieces; "opinions are divided"


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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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