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  • simple cirri: eye (long in male) & nape
    pectoral 12, central rays v long
    pelvic: long, reaches center A
  • no nape cirri
    3Ds III+X-XIII+7-10
    operculum +/- scales
    A 14-20
    LL 2 sections
  • cirri - simple &/or branched: eye & nape
    D: 0-1 soft rays, front high, deep notch behind 3r
    LL complete, arched
    operculum with spine
  • cirri: simple, nostril, nape & eyes
    D XVIII-XXI, 6-10, front not high, notch after spines
    A: male - 1st spine long, free, = sex organ
    LL: continuous, arched then straight 12-18 + 18-25