Definitions for "Costae"
A rib or rib-like structure, often located in the apical pore complex of thecated species; e.g. Coolia monotis.
Raised, thickened areas (ribs) between striae. May be oriented apically or transapically.
the modified spines which form a frontal shield over the frontal membrane of cribrimorph cheilostome zooids.
Keywords:  ridges