Table 6. Definition and classification of setal characteristics and setations on the segments of the third maxilliped endopod of Fenneropenaeus chinensis postlarvae and adults

Segments	Postlarvae	Adults
Ischium	Mainly simple setae	Mainly simple setae
Merus	A row of simple setae	Mainly plumose
Carpus	A row of simple, serrulate setae	Mainly plumose
Propodus	Five cuspidate setae distally, simple and serrulate long setae	Mainly plumose
Dactylus	0.3 × propodus, simple and serrulate setae on entire surface	Mainly plumose